12 week old Easter Egger - pullet or roo??

[NewToThisFarmLife]

Okay folk...the gorgeous white bird in the photo is Margaret. I have suspected for a while that Margaret is actually ‘Man-gret’ and have loosely set up a new home for him if my suspicions are correct.

All of the experience out there on BYC will likely be able to give me a concrete answer - I’d hate to have my kids so sad to say goodbye only to find out I was wrong. Thanks in advance for any guidance!!!

 

[Stepnout]

Seems to have a cockerel stance and the legs look large. The comb is getting red as well. I can not make out the feather detail on my iPad. I’m guessing Cockerel. He is handsome.

 

[JedJackson]

At 12 weeks, yes, it is probably a cockerel. Do you remember at what age this bird started to show signs of a larger, redder comb? That could help us confirm.

This bird is all white, and that makes it much harder to detect the beginnings of male specific feathering. A good clear shot of the saddle area, which is below the tail and right back from the wings, could help, and also a good clear shot of the back/shoulder areas.

 

[NewToThisFarmLife]

Here’s another photo of him/her

 

[JedJackson]

View attachment 1500058 Here’s another photo of him/her

Is the white one the same age as the other Easter egger in the picture? If so, then I would say you have a cockerel.

 

[Rysktal]

Oh wow he is gorgeous!

 

[HappyDancin']

I agree, and suspect cockerel as well (he is a great lookin' guy!). The stance, his size, the thickness of his legs, comb size, and comb redness are all strong signs.

Photo #2 is great for comparison with the small EE pullet behind him (I'm definitely seeing the difference in those legs & comb!)

 

[NewToThisFarmLife]

At 12 weeks, yes, it is probably a cockerel. Do you remember at what age this bird started to show signs of a larger, redder comb? That could help us confirm.

This bird is all white, and that makes it much harder to detect the beginnings of male specific feathering. A good clear shot of the saddle area, which is below the tail and right back from the wings, could help, and also a good clear shot of the back/shoulder areas.

My approximate timeline for the comb...obvious 3 rows of peas around 4-5 weeks...started to pink up around 6-7? It’s always had really thick legs (which sparked my suspicion right away) and has always had this upright “in the boss” stature

 

[sourland]

Very likely a cockerel, but don't relocate until male specific feathering becomes more evident - another 4 weeks or so should tell the tale for sure.

 

[NewToThisFarmLife]

Oh wow he is gorgeous!

Such a handsome guy...it hurts to likely let him go to someone else! But we were intending on having an all girl flock