What breed and gender?

[newhenstein castle]

I have a guess but would like your opinions! Thanks.

 

[junebuggena]

I have a guess but would like your opinions! Thanks.

Looks like an Easter Egger cockerel.

 

[Michael OShay]

Looks like an Easter Egger cockerel.

I agree; EE cockerel.

 

[BorealisChick71]

I agree; EE cockerel.

x3 - definite cockerel, and appears to be an EE.

 

[newhenstein castle]

x3 - definite cockerel, and appears to be an EE.

So definitely a rooster!

 

[LucyMatilda15]

Hey there, it's definitely a Rooster. You can tell by the sickle-shaped tail feathers and long, thin hackle (neck) feathers. He appears to be an Araucana cross Game breed.

 

[junebuggena]

Hey there, it's definitely a Rooster. You can tell by the sickle-shaped tail feathers and long, thin hackle (neck) feathers. He appears to be an Araucana cross Game breed.

Araucana in North America do not have fluffy cheeks.

 

[LucyMatilda15]

Araucana in North America do not have fluffy cheeks.

Oh oops, I was looking at the beard. My bad, we don't have many Araucanas over here in Australia. But the general shape of the head does suggest Araucana.

 

[junebuggena]

Oh oops, I was looking at the beard. My bad, we don't have many Araucanas over here in Australia. But the general shape of the head does suggest Araucana.

Their not supposed to have beards either. North American Araucana are tufted and rumpless. Ameraucana have muffs and beards, but this guy looks more like an Easter Egger.

 

[LucyMatilda15]

Their not supposed to have beards either. North American Araucana are tufted and rumpless. Ameraucana have muffs and beards, but this guy looks more like an Easter Egger.

Oh that's right, I always get Araucanas and Ameraucanas mixed up. BTW, what's an Easter Egg chook? I haven't heard of it before.