Pullet coloring in partridge Easter Eggers

[UThobbyfarmer]

Can someone explain to me what “pullet coloring” is? Particularly in Easter Eggers or partridge colored birds. I think it has to do with the chest, body, and hackle colors. I’m just not sure what combination of those means, likely, a pullet.

I know roosters, depending on color, get dark shoulders. That’s something I watch for during grow out.

My latest group of chicks are 4 weeks old. They came from Hoover’s Hatchery. There was a mix up and best I can figure they’re Easter Eggers or other colored layers. Supposed pullets but I’m already suspecting a few Roos. They’ll all be grown out to 20 weeks regardless.

7 of the 10 are partridge type coloring. The first 2 pictures are the same bird. They other 2 pictures are different birds. Together they represent a sample of the 7 partridge birds.

 

[JedJackson]

Your birds are typical of female EE coloring. It means an even pattern of brown and black over most of the body, with usually golden or black hackle feathers and black tail. No solid black feathers on the breast, as that indicates a cockerel, or splotchy color pattern or deep red shoulders. But the best way to tell is still by looking at size and redness of the comb.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Your birds are typical of female EE coloring. It means an even pattern of brown and black over most of the body, with usually golden or black hackle feathers and black tail. No solid black feathers on the breast, as that indicates a cockerel, or splotchy color pattern or deep red shoulders. But the best way to tell is still by looking at size and redness of the comb.

Thank you! I’ll be on the lookout for what you mentioned.

Would you consider either of these 2 birds splotchy? Again, not sure what they are. I don’t believe these two are the typical Easter Eggers (yellow legs, no muffs/beards). Hoover’s has 5-6 varieties of Easter Eggers and colored layers.I’d be interested in your opinion either way on their coloring.

 

[JedJackson]

Thank you! I’ll be on the lookout for what you mentioned.

Would you consider either of these 2 birds splotchy? Again, not sure what they are. I don’t believe these two are the typical Easter Eggers (yellow legs, no muffs/beards). Hoover’s has 5-6 varieties of Easter Eggers and colored layers.I’d be interested in your opinion either way on their coloring. View attachment 3211336View attachment 3211337

Nice, even coloring on them. I think they are pullets. But the last one by itself is a little questionable, judging by the thickness of its legs. Probably a pullet but it bears watching.

Anything sold as an Easter egger or Olive egger with the little crest on top is derived from crossings with Legbars, which also lay blue eggs.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Thank you, again! That’s very encouraging.

 

[sybonbon]

Nice, even coloring on them. I think they are pullets. But the last one by itself is a little questionable, judging by the thickness of its legs. Probably a pullet but it bears watching.

Anything sold as an Easter egger or Olive egger with the little crest on top is derived from crossings with Legbars, which also lay blue eggs.

As always, you are always so professional and polite in your responses.thank you

Nice, even coloring on them. I think they are pullets. But the last one by itself is a little questionable, judging by the thickness of its legs. Probably a pullet but it bears watching.

Anything sold as an Easter egger or Olive egger with the little crest on top is derived from crossings with Legbars, which also lay blue eggs.