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

[Quinstar]

Well any hope I had that been nursing is officially gone. I'm a complete chicken amateur and even I can tell that Carl is definitely a guy. He's already trying to take advantage of the fact that he's the only Roo in the hen house. I'm growing quite fond of him though.

The dark red on his wings is an indicator that he is a roo as well as the inconsistent color pattern correct?

 

[my sunwolf]

Well any hope I had that been nursing is officially gone. I'm a complete chicken amateur and even I can tell that Carl is definitely a guy. He's already trying to take advantage of the fact that he's the only Roo in the hen house. I'm growing quite fond of him though.

The dark red on his wings is an indicator that he is a roo as well as the inconsistent color pattern correct?

Yes! You're right, Carl is a rooster.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

I've been assuming that I got all girls but now am wondering. Sorry for the lack of photos but if anyone can tell from these 2 pictures that she's not a he...? Thanks

How old is she? There's not much comb showing, so if she's as old as I think she is (8+ weeks?) I think she's a girl.

 

[rachel82]

Yes! You're right, Carl is a rooster. 

A beautiful rooster though!

 

[aoxa]

Yes! You're right, Carl is a rooster.

Carl is a rooster, and a rooster with the best name EVER for a rooster. Love that name. My first little cockerel was named Carl. He didn't live to act like a rooster though.

 

[Quinstar]

A beautiful rooster though!

Carl is a rooster, and a rooster with the best name EVER for a rooster. Love that name. My first little cockerel was named Carl. He didn't live to act like a rooster though.

Thanks guys! I really like him. I'm excited to see how his coloring and tail turn out now. We weren't trying for a rooster as we bought all sexed chicks, but nothing in life is 100%. Sorry you lost your Carl! I hope that mine get's a long and happy life.

 

[mark9199]

How old is she? There's not much comb showing, so if she's as old as I think she is (8+ weeks?) I think she's a girl.

You're about right on the age, probably about 9 weeks when these were taken. And, I like you're answer on she being a she LoL. Now that I've read through some of this thread, I'll have a look at the girls when I get home tonight and see what I can see.

Also, maybe not the best place to ask... I've picked up a few pointers on sexing from this thread, but it's a very lengthy thread. Is there a good article that describes the differences to look for when trying to sex your chicks?

Thanks Wishing4Wings for the reply!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

You're about right on the age, probably about 9 weeks when these were taken. And, I like you're answer on she being a she LoL. Now that I've read through some of this thread, I'll have a look at the girls when I get home tonight and see what I can see.

Also, maybe not the best place to ask... I've picked up a few pointers on sexing from this thread, but it's a very lengthy thread. Is there a good article that describes the differences to look for when trying to sex your chicks?

Thanks Wishing4Wings for the reply!

Do you mean an article in general or for EEs? Many breeds have their own clues and time tables, usually looking at a combination of comb development and feather color. Don't know if there is an article. It would be a good project for someone.

 

[Quinstar]

They are all girls (except the one sitting down - I think that is a boy, but picture isn't great). Especially at 5 months old.

I'll probably post these a lot.. only if the shoe fits though These birds bellow are 5 months and 1 year (the girl is one year).

You're about right on the age, probably about 9 weeks when these were taken. And, I like you're answer on she being a she LoL. Now that I've read through some of this thread, I'll have a look at the girls when I get home tonight and see what I can see.

Also, maybe not the best place to ask... I've picked up a few pointers on sexing from this thread, but it's a very lengthy thread. Is there a good article that describes the differences to look for when trying to sex your chicks?

Thanks Wishing4Wings for the reply!

I found the above post very helpful as far as what to look for.

 

[mark9199]

I found the above post very helpful as far as what to look for.

Yes, that's some of what I'm looking for and that helps, thanks.

Do you mean an article in general or for EEs? Many breeds have their own clues and time tables, usually looking at a combination of comb development and feather color. Don't know if there is an article. It would be a good project for someone.

I thought there were general things to look for (like Quinstar posted). I didn't know there was such a difference between breeds. Always learning stuff here. Thanks for the help. I haven't really done 'the Google' looking for a good article, yet, but will. I would like specifics on EE's but also for other breeds that I have.

All help is always appreciated. Thanks!
I'm sooo new at this chicken stuff, thanks for your patience.