Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

[schenry]

Here are 2 more pictures, they are a little better

 

[mymilliefleur]

Here are 2 more pictures, they are a little better

This one is most likely a cockerel. It's still a tad bit early to tell for certain though. Can you post updated photos in a couple of weeks? Also the one in the back of the bottom photo is a cockerel for sure.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Quote: It really varies. Crowing before eggs. I think my EE cockerel started crowing around 14 wks. I have bantams that have started at 3 wks. General rule for eggs is about 20-24 wks. You will know a pullet is getting close when her comb starts getting red.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Quote: It really varies. Crowing before eggs. I think my EE cockerel started crowing around 14 wks. I have bantams that have started at 3 wks. General rule for eggs is about 20-24 wks. You will know a pullet is getting close when her comb starts getting red.
X2. There definitely is no fixed age for when a rooster starts crowing.
A lot of my EE pullets will wait till they are 30-32 weeks old before they start laying, so be prepared to wait.

 

[MedSchlFarmers]

When did your EE lay eggs? We have one that is 17.5 weeks and one that is 15 weeks. I am getting excited for the weeks ahead, hoping they aren't late bloomers.

 

[ladynewtochicks]

Ok I know it has only been a week but tomorrow is the last shipment of chicks at our store. I think she is starting to look more pullet than roo especially when she is next to my gold laced Cochin roo so fingers crossed what do you think? I really want those dang green eggs!!

At 5 weeks

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Ok I know it has only been a week but tomorrow is the last shipment of chicks at our store. I think she is starting to look more pullet than roo especially when she is next to my gold laced Cochin roo so fingers crossed what do you think? I really want those dang green eggs!!

At 5 weeks

Still to early to be sure, but it looks like more comb than you want to see, and starting to get a little pink. Does it still look like it has 3 rows? None of the pics were close enough to see clearly, but I am suspicious.

But not sure at all. Feathering still looks female, but search under the feathers on the "shoulder" area of the wing and see if there are any dark red pin feathers coming in. Comparing EE pea comb to a single comb cochin is like comparing a canteloupe to a watermelon.

Individual males will mature at different rates, too.

 

[vasher]

6 week old (probably?) pullet, but the comb is starting to get very pink. OTOH, she seems hen colored and, er, shaped. You guys are awesome for newbies trying to learn BTW.

 

[ambe0487]

Does any one know about the time they start cock a doodling, or laying eggs

I've had some cockerels start crowing at 4 weeks before.
This gal is the first of my 4 older pullets to start laying at 23 weeks.

 

[ladynewtochicks]

Still to early to be sure, but it looks like more comb than you want to see, and starting to get a little pink.  Does it still look like it has 3 rows?  None of the pics were close enough to see clearly, but I am suspicious.     But not sure at all.  Feathering still looks female, but search under the feathers on the "shoulder" area of the wing and see if there are any dark red pin feathers coming in.  Comparing EE pea comb to a single comb cochin is like comparing a canteloupe to a watermelon.    Individual males will mature at different rates, too.

Still looks like 3 rows to me but the outside rows are less noticeable now... She is my only pea comb in that age so it's hard to compare, that roo just kept popping into all my shots lol. I've dug in her feathers a bit and I haven't found any red, but I'll get some help from a friend later and try to see a little better.