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

[junebuggena]

This one could go either way. Pink, three row comb, but still not really developed.

 

[daisykristy]

Is anyone able to tell me the sex of this EE? Should be 10 weeks old tomorrow. Thank you!

From what I've learned on this site, hes a boy

 

[daisykristy]

This one could go either way. Pink, three row comb, but still not really developed.

So the three row comb isn't a "sure thing?" I hope not, my little chickie is starting to show one (but no red)

 

[junebuggena]

It's three rows, but they aren't clearly developed, still mostly flat. The comb is slightly pink, not bright pink yet. At 10 weeks, this might be a fast maturing hen that will start laying at 16 weeks. Or, it could be a slow developing cockerel.
A typical cockerel at 10 weeks will have a comb like this. You can see how 'puffed up' and developed the three rows are.

This a pullet at 12 weeks. Her comb is just starting to develop and is light pink.

 

[brecosky]

Can anyone tell me the breed of this hen?? I was told New Jersey Giant but I don't feel that is correct I was also told under a year any idea of what she is??

 

[junebuggena]

Can anyone tell me the breed of this hen?? I was told New Jersey Giant but I don't feel that is correct I was also told under a year any idea of what she is??

 

[daisykristy]

It's three rows, but they aren't clearly developed, still mostly flat. The comb is slightly pink, not bright pink yet. At 10 weeks, this might be a fast maturing hen that will start laying at 16 weeks. Or, it could be a slow developing cockerel.
A typical cockerel at 10 weeks will have a comb like this. You can see how 'puffed up' and developed the three rows are.

This a pullet at 12 weeks. Her comb is just starting to develop and is light pink.

I can definitely see the difference, thanks for explaining that

 

[mrskpcerra]

Thank you for the input! I am new to this but I feel like I have four birds all of different breeds that could go either way. Some have slight pinking or slightly larger combs, but no big obvious red ones yet. I guess I will just have to keep waiting.

 

[brecosky]

Ok thanks when I got her they did mention she was rare but I only paid 20 dollars. Lol they called it a gene mutation but I felt like that was bull**** and they just didn't know what to call her is that the only breed you could think she might be?? Maybe a cross with a silkie and a astrolop or a jersey giant?? Idk I was just thinking what could have black skin with that build and feathering

 

[junebuggena]

Single combs are a recessive trait. From what I understand, the silkie comb would be dominant over a single comb. So the only single comb bird with black skin that I can think of is Cemani.