Easter Egger club!

[LilJoe]

I'm not sure about #1, but I'm leaning toward cockerel because of that red comb.
#2 is a pullet
#3 is a pullet.
#4 is a cockerel.

thank you!

There are five though...
a black pencilled-ish (idk)
A brown
a silver/blue
"Red" and blue
and a "red"

 

[Chicnextdoor84]

Roo or hen

are you asking about the one to the left or the one in the back corner center?

 

[Dknichelson]

Question about these two. I'm certain the first is a cockerel and pretty certain the second is. I want to keep one for my hens, but I'm not sure which one. Both have mild temperaments at this point and similar coloring. What other factors do you consider when choosing a Roo? The first has the 3 row pea comb. What would you consider the second? Would that be a factor in your decision since it can affect the blue egg gene?

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Trying to get up close to his comb

 

[PeepersMama]

I wouldn't be too sure about the first one. The second one definitely is though.

 

[Dknichelson]

I wouldn't be too sure about the first one. The second one definitely is though.

Was this in response to my post?

What makes you question the first one? He's the one I feel so sure about. He's always been bigger than the rest and stocky. His comb turned pink at about 4 weeks. His tail feathers are tall and narrow.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Question about these two. I'm certain the first is a cockerel and pretty certain the second is. I want to keep one for my hens, but I'm not sure which one. Both have mild temperaments at this point and similar coloring. What other factors do you consider when choosing a Roo? The first has the 3 row pea comb. What would you consider the second? Would that be a factor in your decision since it can affect the blue egg gene?

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Trying to get up close to his comb

How old are they? I think you're right, the first one looks like a cockerel. I'm not sure about the second one. That comb is pretty pink though. It looks like he/she has a single row comb, as far as I can tell from the photo. Without seeing the parents of the birds, and knowing their genetic backround it can be hard to pick one. I would probably pick the first one though, if he is the bigger, and faster maturing of the two.

 

[Dknichelson]

How old are they? I think you're right, the first one looks like a cockerel. I'm not sure about the second one. That comb is pretty pink though. It looks like he/she has a single row comb, as far as I can tell from the photo. Without seeing the parents of the birds, and knowing their genetic backround it can be hard to pick one. I would probably pick the first one though, if he is the bigger, and faster maturing of the two.

They're 8 weeks. #1 is definitely the biggest and faster maturing. I was leaning toward him for that reason as well. #2 seems a little more social with me which is why I was feeling a little conflicted.

 

[Youtjatoor]

My EE's are 9 weeks old. Out of my 5 Roos. None are aggressive towards us humans. One is really sweet and actually likes us and is very very smart. About what age should I look out for them thinking they're the top dog around here instead of me. I'm rehoming 2 today and holding back 3. To see which is the keeper but just curious what and when to look for..... thank you

 

[junebuggena]

My EE's are 9 weeks old. Out of my 5 Roos. None are aggressive towards us humans. One is really sweet and actually likes us and is very very smart. About what age should I look out for them thinking they're the top dog around here instead of me. I'm rehoming 2 today and holding back 3. To see which is the keeper but just curious what and when to look for..... thank you

Behavior issues usually start cropping up at around 4 to 6 months of age, as their hormones begin to really take over. But it's not till they are over a year old that you can get a good sense of their overall temperament. Springtime hormones have been the downfall of many a 'sweet' rooster.

 

[junebuggena]

I should also add, that indicators that a cockerel might be trouble are subtle. You have to watch the body language carefully. Constantly following you and wing dipping are good predictors of a rooster that may be considering attack. A good rooster is one that keeps his distance, moves out of your way, and doesn't mount hens right in front of you.