Yet another Is This a Roo

Gardenandsew

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S/he was sold as an Easter Eggers from Tractor Supply, so I'm just happy she's actually a chicken.
But is she a she? Second from the right, with her head up. Topknot next to her is also supposed to be an Easter Egger, for what it's worth. The other two are supposed to be Calico Princesses.
Purchased on April 23, so 13 ish weeks?
 

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She looks like a pullet just maturing faster than the others, to me (I don't see any male saddle or hackle feathers coming in.) Topknot looks to be an Olive Egger (CCL cross).


That does remind me of when someone had an accidental guinea fowl in their chick order... :lol: I wish I could find the post, but it was a long time ago.
 
Thanks for your input, everyone! She's confused me from day one. Had big legs and feet and very red comb from the start. Grew faster too, so I lined up a friend who makes a lovely coq a vin, but now she's not showing typical male feathering as far as my inexperience can tell. No crowing or aggression. I don't really have anyone to compare to since Topknot clearly isn't what she's supposed to be either!
 
Thanks for your input, everyone! She's confused me from day one. Had big legs and feet and very red comb from the start. Grew faster too, so I lined up a friend who makes a lovely coq a vin, but now she's not showing typical male feathering as far as my inexperience can tell. No crowing or aggression. I don't really have anyone to compare to since Topknot clearly isn't what she's supposed to be either!
Technically Olive Eggers are Easter Eggers and they are all cross breeds (hybrids) bred to lay colorful eggs, so they (Easter Eggers) aren't really a breed either (no breed standard, so no consistent look).
 
Technically Olive Eggers are Easter Eggers and they are all cross breeds (hybrids) bred to lay colorful eggs, so they (Easter Eggers) aren't really a breed either (no breed standard, so no consistent look).
Makes it more fun doesn't it. I'm only concerned about the breed to try and figure out her gender since I know combs and things can vary.
I've had hatchery-grade Americaunas before and knew that I wasn't gonna get anything accurate from TSC, which is fine. These are just pets who lay eggs (hopefully). I do miss the fluffy cheeks and rose combs, but they seem to have good personalities, so that's alright.
 

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