Easter Egger Sex

[Megatron56]

Alright… well here’s my 8+wk EE, pullet or cockerel?
People already are saying my lavender Orpington might be a roo, I’m sad cause I only got 4 chicks as a newbie

 

[GodLovesU]

I’m not seeing anything that especially points toward rooster. Can you post more pictures of the Lavender Orpington?

 

[Megatron56]

I’m not seeing anything that especially points toward rooster. Can you post more pictures of the Lavender Orpington?

 

[GodLovesU]

Honestly, that one looks like a hen too.

 

[Megatron56]

Honestly, that one looks like a hen too.

Really? People said the big comb at that age is roo?

 

[BackyardinWales]

I'm no expert, but I would guess she's a pullet too.

 

[GodLovesU]

Really? People said the big comb at that age is roo?

Orpingtons have larger combs.

 

[Megatron56]

Orpingtons have larger combs.

Well awesome!

 

[AinaWGSD]

And lavender birds seem to be a little harder to sex for whatever reason. The comb  is a little large for 8 weeks but usually a cockerel that age is going to have a lot more pink/red to the comb. Right now I'd say the orpington could go either way.

The easter egger in question also has an annoyingly intermediate comb. It's not particularly red, but it is slightly larger than most pullet combs (yet not quite as large as most cockerels). The red/brown on the wings is suspicious, but it's not quite the classic rusty shoulder pattern that's a big tell for EE cockerels.

For example:

this chick at 4 weeks is showing the same kind of brown/red coloring on his wings but still hasn't developed the rusty shoulders.

Still no rust at almost 6 weeks, but I think by this time I was pretty sure he was a male based on comb.

I'm7 weeks and you can see the brighter rust color coming in

By 9 weeks there was absolutely no doubt he was a cockerel.

You can see some similarities with your chick, but yours doesn't have the bright rust color or as red a comb. So, keep an eye on your chick and it should become more obvious whether it's male or female in another 1-3 weeks.

 

[Megatron56]

And lavender birds seem to be a little harder to sex for whatever reason. The comb  is a little large for 8 weeks but usually a cockerel that age is going to have a lot more pink/red to the comb. Right now I'd say the orpington could go either way.

The easter egger in question also has an annoyingly intermediate comb. It's not particularly red, but it is slightly larger than most pullet combs (yet not quite as large as most cockerels). The red/brown on the wings is suspicious, but it's not quite the classic rusty shoulder pattern that's a big tell for EE cockerels.

For example: View attachment 4114149this chick at 4 weeks is showing the same kind of brown/red coloring on his wings but still hasn't developed the rusty shoulders.View attachment 4114154
Still no rust at almost 6 weeks, but I think by this time I was pretty sure he was a male based on comb.View attachment 4114156I'm7 weeks and you can see the brighter rust color coming inView attachment 4114159By 9 weeks there was absolutely no doubt he was a cockerel.

You can see some similarities with your chick, but yours doesn't have the bright rust color or as red a comb. So, keep an eye on your chick and it should become more obvious whether it's male or female in another 1-3 weeks.

Wow thanks! Yes that’s what has me so confused! Neither comb is “red” but larger than normal.
I also saw some “rust” like feathers but not certain haha
At least it’s good to know it’s not a slam dunk rooster!