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

[kristaschics15]

His coloring is called columbian.  Give rehoming a try.  You can also ask on the BYC Oregon thread if anyone would like him. Some feed stores will take cockerels for resale.  Ask around.  I also thought it would be impossible to find a home for an unwanted cockerel, but my mother in law mentioned it to the lady she buys eggs from, and the lady took him for a friend of hers who wanted a rooster.  We had to drive him up to the next county, but it was great to find the guy a good home.

It was very random finding someone I know who wanted a rooster and is probably going to take mine when I'm ready. I'm glad too that it's someone I know and can ask about him. He's so sweet I hate giving him up.

 

[sophiaw00]

I have a 5 week old chick that looks just like Munk! I know she's a girl.



Her name is Tater.

 

[kristaschics15]

I have a 5 week old chick that looks just like Munk! I know she's a girl. Her name is Tater.

She's so cute!!! I am just curious because I'm so unsure about one of mine. How do you know she's a girl?

 

[kristaschics15]

I've tried looking at the bottom of their feet like I have always done with kittens and puppies but it didn't tell me anything.

 

[sophiaw00]

The biggest reason I know she is a girl is because I ordered girl chicks and there's like a 95% success rate or something like that. I also know because she isn't growing a comb as quickly as males do. Males would already have a decently sized comb and it would be pinkish/red. Tater's comb is pretty tiny and it's still a yellow/creamish color. Here's my other easter egger chick (also a female). If you post a picture, I'd be happy to try and help!

 

[Ruxx]

His coloring is called columbian. Give rehoming a try. You can also ask on the BYC Oregon thread if anyone would like him. Some feed stores will take cockerels for resale. Ask around. I also thought it would be impossible to find a home for an unwanted cockerel, but my mother in law mentioned it to the lady she buys eggs from, and the lady took him for a friend of hers who wanted a rooster. We had to drive him up to the next county, but it was great to find the guy a good home.

Thank you, those sound like great ideas

 

[mollybuck]

Do you think the one on the left is a pullet? I'm sure the other isnt..

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Same one...

 

[mollybuck]

I'm sure the 2 brown ones are a boy and girl..

 

[junebuggena]

How old, they both look like they could be girls right now.

 

[junebuggena]

The black and red is definitely a cockerel. He's got a nice, red comb.