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

[FVRM]

I sex all my chicks with how fast they feather. females get most of their feathers faster.

 

[polarbearpilot]

Yes, I think you have 3 hens and 3 roos. I'd def keep the first roo in the pic line up, and decide between the other two as they mature.

I agree.

 

[chickengirl1193]

Okay. I was wishing for four hens lol. Thanks.guys!

 

[ElCerritoPlace]

Ok here's my five chicks. They are around 2.5-3 weeks old. I got my shipment on a Saturday but the EE were older I think because their primaries where more developed then other chicks. I thought originally I had 2 cockerels and 3 pullets based on feathers growing in along their back.
Chick #1 I originally thought this was a cockerel because of feather growth





Chick #2







Chick #3








Chick #4






Chick #5 I still think this is a cockerel, due to comb and feather growth.






Any thoughts? I know they are young but I can't control the curiosity.

 

[polarbearpilot]

@ElCerritoPlace . You have 4 pullets and 1 cockerel.

 

[ElCerritoPlace]

Really? That'd be awesome! I was starting to worry looking at comb development. But I'm new to this and not sure I have the eye for it yet.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

@ElCerritoPlace . You have 4 pullets and 1 cockerel.

x2 Although I reserve judgement on chick #1, the black and white ones can be tricky. The comb and feather patterning definitely look female (so far

).

 

[EHook518]

Who wants to take a guess? I am saying boy, both my other EEs have long wing feathers and tails and a single pea comb. This little guy has stubby lithe wing feather, no tail feathers, and three row pea comb. It is 2-3 weeks old.

 

[polarbearpilot]

@EHook518 you are right. He is a cute little boy.

 

[OldChurchEggery1]

I'll second that guess based on the comb. Is it one you hatched yourself, EHook518, or did you purchase it?