Sexing Easter Eggers

kristinxyz said:

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Any guesses about this lively 5-week-old EE? I believe that the single row peacomb makes it likely she's a pullet but I'm definitely too new at this to put any money on it. S/he's 6 weeks now and I haven't noticed any new characteristics yet like a bigger/redder comb or a difference in feathers and colors. Thanks!

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kristinxyz said:

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Any guesses about this lively 5-week-old EE? I believe that the single row peacomb makes it likely she's a pullet but I'm definitely too new at this to put any money on it. S/he's 6 weeks now and I haven't noticed any new characteristics yet like a bigger/redder comb or a difference in feathers and colors. Thanks!

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Rhodebar Lover said:

She appears to be a pullet!

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HappyClucker7 said:

Pullet

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kristinxyz said:

One more: this bird does not appreciate it when I try to take photos. EE at 5 weeks in the closeup, 6 weeks in the other photos. Please break my heart gently. Those are pointed hackle feathers, no? And some splotchy rust colored patches?

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Overo Mare said:

Male specific saddles/hackles don't typically come in until around 12 weeks.

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kristinxyz said:

One more: this bird does not appreciate it when I try to take photos. EE at 5 weeks in the closeup, 6 weeks in the other photos. Please break my heart gently. Those are pointed hackle feathers, no? And some splotchy rust colored patches?

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carrie2017 said:

Since this thread is about Easter eggers thought I see what everyone's thoughts are on this chick I have it's the only one I'm worried about at the moment about 5 weeks old. comb is just growing faster and alittle redder then the others so far. I know still alittle young so hopefully I'm just overthinking haha

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HappyClucker7 said:

I'm thinking cockerel.

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