boy or girl eggs?

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.
Myth.
You also can't tell the gender of chicks by holding them on their backs.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Glad to have you in this poultry loving community.

 

[triciayoung]

I've read somewhere on this panel that you could usually tell the sex of an egg based upon its shape. Any thoughts on this?

Welcome and thank you for asking the question...it is just an opportunity for a funny. The deviled eggs are boys and the regular ones girls. Sorry, guys.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!!

There may be a lot of things you heard on Facebook or elsewhere that aren't true. Here, we have a lot of people who speak with education, experience, and facts, not wive's tales.

However, I will admit there are a few wive's tales about other subjects I may just believe in.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!
That method is false, but I sure wish it wasn't!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home here!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Tookie]

 

[bayareapilot]

I've read somewhere on this panel that you could usually tell the sex of an egg based upon its shape. Any thoughts on this?

I came across this which is an actual NIH study. But it claims 80% accuracy? Anyone actually try this on the forum? I'm skeptical but it would be great if it were this simple LOL