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

[nina1marc2]

(Off topic) Yep. I think we all must have one like that. For us, it's Precious. She's the first to jump up on our laps & is a real camera hog.





Can you see the group of chickens under the tree (my orig plan for this pic)? Never take a photo with a hen on your lap. Precious kept popping up into view to see the camera, so I ended up with some cute ones of her & none of the flock relaxing in the shade. She's not an EE (just a mutt), but has the personality.

How adorable is she. I love the face. All my hens are mixed breeds too and Squeaky looks a lot like your Precious.

(Off topic) Yep. I think we all must have one like that. For us, it's Precious. She's the first to jump up on our laps & is a real camera hog.





Can you see the group of chickens under the tree (my orig plan for this pic)? Never take a photo with a hen on your lap. Precious kept popping up into view to see the camera, so I ended up with some cute ones of her & none of the flock relaxing in the shade. She's not an EE (just a mutt), but has the personality.

I love her face. She looks a lot like my Squeaky. She is a mixed breed too and her face reminds me of your Precious. How adorable. I wouldn't trade them for anything.

 

[Faraday40]

Hers my americana or EE. Suppose to be a hen. Does the orange feathers mean she's a boy? Here's her at three weeks.

Here's her at almost five weeks.

The color also depends on what they're mixed with. In the pics above, the 1st one COULD end up being a roo because of the splotchy red in the wings, the thicker legs, & the upright stance. The second one has thinner legs & a pullet "shape." At only 3 weeks, they're still too young to know for sure. I'm only guessing. Wait another 2 weeks at least. By then the boys should start getting darker pink combs. One of my most outgoing hens had thick legs as a chick & was at the top of the pecking order. She always held herself high & perched on top of the feeder. I'm glad I didn't return her too quickly, because now I get her green eggs & a good flock protector.

 

[Faraday40]

The color also depends on what they're mixed with. In the pics above, the 1st one COULD end up being a roo because of the splotchy red in the wings, the thicker legs, & the upright stance. The second one has thinner legs & a pullet "shape." At only 3 weeks, they're still too young to know for sure. I'm only guessing. Wait another 2 weeks at least. By then the boys should start getting darker pink combs. One of my most outgoing hens had thick legs as a chick & was at the top of the pecking order. She always held herself high & perched on top of the feeder. I'm glad I didn't return her too quickly, because now I get her green eggs & a good flock protector.

Sorry about jumping the gun & answering the question before reading it. She is a very tough one. At 3 weeks there were some roo signs, but it's still not obviously a roo at 5 weeks. (The orange coloration is more female, but brick red splotches on wings is male. I can't see the wings in the second pic.) Can you get a close up pic of the comb? The color & shape could help.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Quote: Since it is becoming less colorful as it ages, I'm thinking it's a pullet. Pics of the comb would help confirm, though.

 

[mama2molly]

My "for sure roo" ALWAYS carries his tail high, while the others do not. He has the darkest red on his wings and is getting blackish around his neck. On the other light guy, the color on his wings is more of a peachy red and the other light one is a yellowy peach color. Maybe I only have the one roo?
Tail carriage isn't a definitive marker though? Ugh, they're driving me crazy, I just want to KNOW!

 

[polarbearpilot]

My "for sure roo" ALWAYS carries his tail high, while the others do not. He has the darkest red on his wings and is getting blackish around his neck. On the other light guy, the color on his wings is more of a peachy red and the other light one is a yellowy peach color. Maybe I only have the one roo?
Tail carriage isn't a definitive marker though? Ugh, they're driving me crazy, I just want to KNOW!

You are talking about the 3 white chickens, correct? How old are they? The two with lighter patches are certainly not typical EEs if they are girls. Can you take close up pictures of their combs? Compare to the white one with dark patches, they do look more henish.

 

[mama2molly]

Yes, the white ones.

I'll get close ups today. They do look and act more hen-ish compared to the dude in the group...

 

[mama2molly]

Okay, the lighter guys close ups for all your considerations!

Approximately 8 weeks old, last pictures were posted around 5 weeks, I believe.

The roo. The one who holds his tail upright, has the darkest red on his wings, and is developing black around his neck. Last time I posted pictures everyone was pretty sure he is a he.








Second. This was the one I originally thought was a boy, buy seems more feminine now. Most everyone was thinking pullet last time I posted. The color is deceiving in the pictures, and she/he is actually a much lighter shade than the roo. More peachy.







Last one! This one is tough, at least for me. Sure the comb looks redder, even more so than my roo. However, he/she is much less colorful (once again, pictures are making it darker) and seems pretty neutral in the flock. The wind was blowing, so if he/she looks spiky, that's why.





I think they're all pretty unique and beautiful. It's been fun watching them grow up. If I end up with only one roo, I think I'd be tempted to keep him.

I am pleased I picked the chicks with the fluffiest cheeks and now they are growing out so cute. I'll try to get pictures of my black & white and hawk-ish looking one later on, it was getting hot!

Guess away!

 

[kenzier093]

Okay, the lighter guys close ups for all your considerations!

Approximately 8 weeks old, last pictures were posted around 5 weeks, I believe.

The roo. The one who holds his tail upright, has the darkest red on his wings, and is developing black around his neck. Last time I posted pictures everyone was pretty sure he is a he.








Second. This was the one I originally thought was a boy, buy seems more feminine now. Most everyone was thinking pullet last time I posted. The color is deceiving in the pictures, and she/he is actually a much lighter shade than the roo. More peachy.







Last one! This one is tough, at least for me. Sure the comb looks redder, even more so than my roo. However, he/she is much less colorful (once again, pictures are making it darker) and seems pretty neutral in the flock. The wind was blowing, so if he/she looks spiky, that's why.





I think they're all pretty unique and beautiful. It's been fun watching them grow up. If I end up with only one roo, I think I'd be tempted to keep him.

I am pleased I picked the chicks with the fluffiest cheeks and now they are growing out so cute. I'll try to get pictures of my black & white and hawk-ish looking one later on, it was getting hot!

Guess away!

All three pullets!

 

[subhanalah]

All three pullets!

oh, I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you.