Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

[fishermans wife]

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Is it possible for a bird that looks like a roo at 4.5 wks to actually be a pullet? Or do the mistakes only go in the opposite direction - chicks that look like pullets are actually roos?

I had one chick when I was absolutely new to chickens that developed a comb very early, and acted like a head honcho right away. I was convinced it was a roo.....and continued to be convinced until it layed an egg. I think that is the exception to the rule though, and this particular one was not an EE. She continues to be my best egg layer over 2 years later. The only problem is she is a good broody and momma, but her roo ratios are terrible - 4 roos out of 5 eggs this go around - 3 roos out of 4 eggs last year

 

[erinangele]

Based on what i have read so far, my 6 week EE has pullet coloring. The only thing that is throwing me off is that her comb is already turning pink. I *think* it only has 1 row of peas, but it could be too early to tell? What do you think?

 

[Cowgirl71]

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Pullet!

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Showing no signs of being Roo to me. EE girls when they mature will get red combs (but small,low in size) and faces so don't be alarmed.

 

[erinangele]

I'm glad she looks like a pullet, she is one of my favorites! Checked on her a few minutes ago and her comb is REALLY pink, but so are 3 of my other sexed "pullets" (mixed flock). Out of 6 only 2 still have yellow combs. I will try not to worry, lol.

 

[Chickenrandomness]

i am completely stumped on my 8 1/2 week old EE

any ideas on his/her gender?

 

[ItsAZOO32]

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girl?

(guessing)

 

[Cowgirl71]

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I'm thinking girl too.

 

[annabananaandfamily]

Let me start by sayig I may be the WORST chicken photographer ever! I just can't get a decent shot!

But anyway, here goes.


These are my EE chicks that I am curious about. I have 3 all together. The white one I am pretty sure is female- between looks and demeanor, lol

But this first little one, I am really unsure!

And this is my little buddy.....I may spam you with pictures of the little fella in hopes of convincing him (atleast thats what I think) to do some transgender trick and becoming the little hen I want him to be!

I hope the pics show up. I may need some tutoring if they dont

Please let me know what you think (of the chicks, not my horrible photography skills!)

Thanks!

**edited to add that they are just over 7 weeks**

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

How old are they?