Easter Egger club!

[jerryse]

I am going to hatch some eggs in the bator next spring and I was wondering if someone could take a guess as to what color chicks I will get from these two?

I will give it a try . Mostly black and red combo . Hard to say what may be hidden under the black . There is no silver involved with the roster . I would say the chicks will be mostly black at hatch and probably some brown striped chicks .

 

[kenzier093]

I will give it a try . Mostly black and red combo . Hard to say what may be hidden under the black . There is no silver involved with the roster . I would say the chicks will be mostly black at hatch and probably some brown striped chicks .

They both were solid dark brown chicks. I am hoping for some more that will turn out black like her. We never no with EE's!

 

[runkickshoot]

The one on the left is a RIR but the one on the right is an EE. we got them from a fleet market and the guy has no idea how old they are or what gender. RIR is Alastair and EE is Jade.

 

[jerryse]

The one on the left is a RIR but the one on the right is an EE. we got them from a fleet market and the guy has no idea how old they are or what gender. RIR is Alastair and EE is Jade.

I would guess the age at around a week give or take a few days . Wing feathers are what I am going by .

 

[StephanieC]

Love this fluffy face! Is it a Roo?

Ok, how are you guys able to tell that this is a rooster?

 

[dazookeyper]

Sam & Nugger
2 weeks old

 

[kenzier093]

by lo

Ok, how are you guys able to tell that this is a rooster?

By the look of the comb, patchy coloring, tail feathers, and legs.

 

[FVRM]

I'm trying to get the hang of guessing sex on EEs, so a couple questions on this example if I may. I don't see any red feathering on the wings, and the neck feathers look pretty rounded, so are we calling roo on this based on the 3 pea rows in its comb & the thickness of the legs? I'd really appreciate some guidance here, I want to learn!

The comb is way too pink and big for a pullet. the tail feathers also have a sickle shape.

 

[ThisishowIroll]

The comb is way too pink and big for a pullet. the tail feathers also have a sickle shape.

Oh excellent, I didn't realize the curve of the tail was an indicator as well, but that makes sense. As for the patchiness in color that was mentioned, I seen elsewhere that EE pullets tend to have more neutral and subtle color schemes, is that true?

 

[FVRM]

Oh excellent, I didn't realize the curve of the tail was an indicator as well, but that makes sense.  As for the patchiness in color that was mentioned, I seen elsewhere that EE pullets tend to have more neutral and subtle color schemes, is that true?

Yes females tend to have dull colors just like most bird species. Another thing to look for is red patches on the wing.