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

[Faraday40]

I can't tell at such a young age, but that pose in the 3rd pic is adorable.

 

[StarSpun]

I can't tell at such a young age, but that pose in the 3rd pic is adorable.

I know right?!?! Ha ha! It's funny....I have more photos like that, she seems to have this 'pose'. Whenever I come in the room too! LOL!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Very interesting thread. Still reading through it....lots of pages, ha ha! EEs are truly stunning!

Here is mine, pictures are between 3 and 3.5 weeks. What do y'all think?
Thanks!

Looks like a pullet so far. (Comb looks small, no red patches developing.... yet!

) You should know for sure in a couple of weeks.

 

[Faraday40]

Yes, I had a chick like that too. She always ran right to us, held her head up high, & tilted it to the side like she was trying to understand our words. She was also fearless - especially for being the smallest in the hatch - and proved to our 100 lb dog that she was boss. We were so certain that she would be a roo, but very grateful to now have a confident green-blue egg layer. Because she is so outgoing, every guest & neighbor call her their favorite. She's still named "Tyrion" from Game of Thrones.

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[rachel82]

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I thought I'd repost my pics of EE cockerels and pullets for those who are looking for sexing tips. These pics are from last summer when they were 3-4 weeks old.
Pullet:

Notice the pale comb with a single line of ridges (peas).

Cockerel:

Notice the red comb with 3 distinct rows of ridges.

Also, the red coloration in plumage.

Hope this may help anyone with month old chicks looking to plan for the future.
Happy chicking!

This was very helpful to me, thank you so much!

 

[StarSpun]

Too Cute! I love the breed. I have 4 and two more on the way in my flock.

They are wonderful aren't they! I wanted to get more chicks in the fall, and I had my eyes set on a couple of other breeds so I had a nice mix, but I think I won't be able to help getting another EE

 

[StarSpun]

Looks like a pullet so far. (Comb looks small, no red patches developing.... yet!

) You should know for sure in a couple of weeks.

It's gonna be nuts waiting! I'm actually really scared her Australorp friend may be a roo. Eek!

 

[StarSpun]

Yes, I had a chick like that too. She always ran right to us, held her head up high, & tilted it to the side like she was trying to understand our words. She was also fearless - especially for being the smallest in the hatch - and proved to our 100 lb dog that she was boss. We were so certain that she would be a roo, but very grateful to now have a confident green-blue egg layer. Because she is so outgoing, every guest & neighbor call her their favorite. She's still named "Tyrion" from Game of Thrones.

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Then

OMG! Tyrion is adorable!!!! Ahhh, the face! She for sure does have that feisty look about her....awwww! Love the adult colouring too. Can't wait to see what mine turns out to be....

 

[FVRM]

I sexed my chicks today they are about 3 wks old. I used the comb method, and it seems like I have 3 boys out of 7. I'm still not 100% sure but hopefully I'm right.

 

[sonderah]

So, what's the earliest age u can tell any of this stuff? Lol I just got 2 more babies, I will not be able to keep any cockerels and I'm starting to get attached to both!