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

[skrlis]

So I'm 99% sure this is an EE. but is it odd this roo has such a small comb? This is why I thought "Dale" was a hen for so long

 

[FoxholeFarm]

So I'm 99% sure this is an EE. but is it odd this roo has such a small comb? This is why I thought "Dale" was a hen for so long

Sure looks like an EE to me. Most EEs have whats called a pea comb. They usually stay very small.

 

[bruceha2000]

So I'm 99% sure this is an EE. but is it odd this roo has such a small comb? This is why I thought "Dale" was a hen for so long

muff and beard, not an Ameraucana = EE, right?

Thanks for all the descriptions of molting. It helps to know that there are diff versions of "normal." I was wondering if behavior also changes. My most bald hen (normally very out-going) runs away if I bend down to pick her up. She's a bit skittish or something - which is far from her normal personality. She is normally the first to cause trouble, investigate, & jump into my lap. Definitely strange to see her run away. She's also not bossing the other animals around.

Behavior absolutely changes. I think they feel a lot less secure when they are moulting. My most aggressive girls (Anconas) are really docile when they have no tail. Of course with the new feathers comes a return to normal "reminding" the other girls that they are NOT the top of the pecking order.

 

[Strader]

I hate zip ties on chicks.

 

[Melnurse]

Awesome response, thank you so much!!

 

[lablover]

8 week update on mine: Their mothers are EE's and father is a new hampshire red mix.

Opal - single comb




Annie - pea comb, not growing at all



Olive - single comb

 

[Wootiecat]

Would love some input as to gender on these three. They come from Cackle Hatcher via a local farm supply store.

Chick #1

Front Middle





Chick #2

In back



In back again



And chick #3

In front



To the right to get a better view of her feathering pattern

 

[Faraday40]

They're young & I'm not an expert. I believe 1 & 3 are pullets b/c I cannot see any male indicators. Number 2 is harder to tell. When I enlarged the pic I saw a tiny bit of pink comb, but everything else looks pullet to me. I have a Coronation Sussex female that got pink in the comb around 4-5 weeks. I was so sad b/c I thought male. Thankfully, someone pointed out to me that the CS just gets pink much sooner & that I indeed had a female. In other words, keep an eye on the development of #2 and repost in a week or two to make sure it's a pullet.

 

[Faraday40]

Lablover:
Wow they're looking good! Olive looks so sweet.

 

[FoxholeFarm]

8 week update on mine: Their mothers are EE's and father is a new hampshire red mix.

Opal - single comb




Annie - pea comb, not growing at all



Olive - single comb

Those three ladies are so beautiful!