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

[polarbearpilot]

EE? Roo?

The one in the first picture looks like a pullet. The 2nd one needs more pictures that show side and tail.

 

[CarolinaHen]

No, I've had grown hens flare and charge as well as many a chick. Shoot, my dominant hen jumps on backs when her leadership is questioned! Behavior alone is never a great indicator but when combined with other things, it certainly makes him seem more roosterish.

Surprisingly enough, my Polish hen is my dominant one. To see her flare her feathers and charge is hilarious!

 

[BicycleChickens]

Based on the pictures we've seen here we are wondering if our EE is a roo? -- Here are some pictures of "Bootsie". I don't know how old he/she is, but I had been guessing somewhere between 5-6 weeks? My kids and I would be so appreciative any thoughts on gender.

Thank you for looking at Bootsie!

 

[donrae]

Surprisingly enough, my Polish hen is my dominant one. To see her flare her feathers and charge is hilarious!

That sounds photo-worthy--all those feathers on top, and flared neck feathers--how funny!

 

[donrae]

Based on the pictures we've seen here we are wondering if our EE is a roo? -- Here are some pictures of "Bootsie". I don't know how old he/she is, but I had been guessing somewhere between 5-6 weeks? My kids and I would be so appreciative any thoughts on gender.

Thank you for looking at Bootsie!

This does look like a young rooster, sorry.

 

[SA Farm]

This does look like a young rooster, sorry.

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[rachel82]

No, I've had grown hens flare and charge as well as many a chick. Shoot, my dominant hen jumps on backs when her leadership is questioned! Behavior alone is never a great indicator but when combined with other things, it certainly makes him seem more roosterish.

Ok, good to know. I have NEVER seen one of my girls do it, only my silkie rooster. It is pretty funny to see.

 

[hawaiichicka]

Aloha can anyone help us determine if this is a Roo? My son thinks this is a Roo and I am not sure.

Our 6 chicks are 3 weeks old. So far this one is the only one with 3 rows of peas.

 

[hawaiichicka]

3 more photos..If he is a Roo I will need to find him a good new home.. Thanks for your help! Jane

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Aloha can anyone help us determine if this is a Roo? My son thinks this is a Roo and I am not sure.

Our 6 chicks are 3 weeks old. So far this one is the only one with 3 rows of peas.

I think it probably is a cockerel, but I'd wait a week or 2 more to be sure.