Starlight green egger and sapphire gem genders

[Jmerilli]

Hi, I purchased 4 chicks from tractor supply about 5 weeks ago. 1 starlight green egger, 2 sapphire gems, and 1 barred rock. When I purchased them the signs said they were pullets. I’m now concerned that my starlight green egger and 1 of my sapphire gems are cockerels. I have seen pictures of starlight green egger hens with large combs and waddles so I still have hope that it’s a pullet but please let me know what you think because im really not sure. The white one is the starlight green egger, the 2 grey ones are the sapphire gems and the black one is the barred rock. Thanks!

 

[Sara S]

sapphire gems are sex linked. The females are solid, and males are barred. I think you are correct, you might have 2 boys. but, someone with better knowledge will come along and give you a more experienced guess. That was just my 2c

good luck!



also, your brooder is a bit small for them, they look a little crammed. I would try getting them a bigger one soon. They can even start going outside soon if you have good weather.

 

[Jmerilli]

sapphire gems are sex linked. The females are solid, and males are barred. I think you are correct, you might have 2 boys. but, someone with better knowledge will come along and give you a more experienced guess. That was just my 2c

good luck!



also, your brooder is a bit small for them, they look a little crammed. I would try getting them a bigger one soon. They can even start going outside soon if you have good weather.

Yeah! I have someone building my coop. It’s supposed to be done this week. We can’t free range because technically live within city limits

 

[Sara S]

Yeah! I have someone building my coop. It’s supposed to be done this week. We can’t free range because technically live within city limits

I’m glad! They’re so cute! City limits

 

[HennyTerri83]

i’ve gotten cockerels from pullet bins at TS. good news is w proof, they’ll give you new birds. bad news is you’ll need to regime them yourself.

 

[FunClucks]

Looks like at least two roosters to me (gray saphire gem and white one).

 

[HennyTerri83]

here is a current pic of my two starlight greens! Clementine on the left and Ginger on the right. they’re about 11 weeks old now.

 

[bterry53]

here is a current pic of my two starlight greens! Clementine on the left and Ginger on the right. they’re about 11 weeks old now.

I have two just like your two! Purchased as starlight green egger