What gender do you think?

[Darcy0509]

Both are almost 9 weeks old. Light Brahma and an Easter Egger (we think?).
Any thoughts on gender?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Both are almost 9 weeks old. Light Brahma and an Easter Egger (we think?).
Any thoughts on gender?

Cockerels.

 

[Mountain Bird]

I think the Brahma is def a cockerel. Wait on the EE tho, could be pullet.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Both appear to be cockerels.

 

[InterestingChickens]

Agreed, cockerels. I think your breed guesses are also correct.

 

[Darcy0509]

Thanks everyone. I had a hunch the LB was a cockerel from early on. But I really thought the EE was a hen....explains why it has been trying to crow the past few days

If they are both cockerels, any advice on when to rehome them before they start attacking one another? They are our only 2 chickens and get along well as of now.

 

[InterestingChickens]

Thanks everyone. I had a hunch the LB was a cockerel from early on. But I really thought the EE was a hen....explains why it has been trying to crow the past few days

If they are both cockerels, any advice on when to rehome them before they start attacking one another? They are our only 2 chickens and get along well as of now.

You can keep cockerels perfectly fine together with no hens, the only thing is can you keep them and do you want to keep them? They shouldn't attack each other as there is no hens to squabble over.

 

[Darcy0509]

Good to know!
My boys love them so I'd hate to get rid of them but we are not allowed Roosters in our town. Perhaps if they are quiet we can keep them!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Where were they purchased? Both are 100% cockerels. The "Delaware" seems to have a modified pea comb. It appears to be a mix but the Brahma may be pure although its legs are quite lightly feathered so it could be a mix too

 

[Darcy0509]

We purchased them from a local farm. My 5 year old picked the 2 biggest from a group of 6 chicks lol.