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

[newmarch2014]

I'd say yes to both. They still have some growing to do, but chances are good for blue shell genes.

Oh good...heres hoping lol. They are just starting to pink up.

 

[newmarch2014]

I'd say yes to both. They still have some growing to do, but chances are good for blue shell genes.

Oh good, heres hoping, they are jsut starting to pink up a bit.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Thanks Milliefleur! I'll update you all with pictures in a couple of weeks, I just needed to give the processing lady a number (I said five, but I guess we'll see), won't be done until middle of September when they're about 17 weeks, gotta get 'em done before the crowing starts this time, but hopefully they'll still be a good size & we're not really up for doing it ourselves.

Glad I could be of asistance. In another few weeks you should be able to tell for sure. Hopefully they will all be late crowers

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[Finnie]

Here is one of my 7.5 week old EEs for your perusal.

Triscuit:









The only comb shot I could get- that partridge rock is 2 weeks older than the EE.



Not a good comb shot at all, but you can kind of see how the other EE in the back has a noticeably smaller comb.

There are six chicks total in this group I am raising, and they are all starting to get hints of pink in their combs. (One is a Buckeye and one is a Legbar, definite pullet.) Since the one in question only has the slightest bit more pink than the others, I think there might still be a little room for hope. The EEs were vent sexed by the hatchery. But Triscuit's colors are getting so gorgeous, that I fear s/he must be a roo.

Also, I noticed that the feathers at the base of the tail on Triscuit are quite long and curved. But they are rounded, not pointy. I had an Olive Egger pullet do the same thing, which worried me, but by the time the rest of her filled in, those saddle feathers were not long any more. So I am only 50% worried about Triscuit's long saddle feathers, since they are quite round.

 

[adamreagan]

After ordering and raising 5 hen chicks, we think one is a rooster after all. Anyone care to confirm?

 

[mymilliefleur]

Here is one of my 7.5 week old EEs for your perusal.

Triscuit:









The only comb shot I could get- that partridge rock is 2 weeks older than the EE.



Not a good comb shot at all, but you can kind of see how the other EE in the back has a noticeably smaller comb.

There are six chicks total in this group I am raising, and they are all starting to get hints of pink in their combs. (One is a Buckeye and one is a Legbar, definite pullet.) Since the one in question only has the slightest bit more pink than the others, I think there might still be a little room for hope. The EEs were vent sexed by the hatchery. But Triscuit's colors are getting so gorgeous, that I fear s/he must be a roo.

Also, I noticed that the feathers at the base of the tail on Triscuit are quite long and curved. But they are rounded, not pointy. I had an Olive Egger pullet do the same thing, which worried me, but by the time the rest of her filled in, those saddle feathers were not long any more. So I am only 50% worried about Triscuit's long saddle feathers, since they are quite round.

Nothings shouting rooster as of now. I think she's a pullet. Keep an eye out for red patches coming in on her wings. That will be a the first Major indication that she's a cockerel. Can you post another picture in about 2 weeks?
Pretty turkey by the way.

 

[Rea17]

After ordering and raising 5 hen chicks, we think one is a rooster after all. Anyone care to confirm?

Yes, definitely a rooster pretty boy though!

 

[Rea17]

My broody hatched out some chicks, and I have one in particular that I'm really hoping is a girl - but I'm not so sure is. Mom is a blue ameraucana, dad is a blue copper marans. They are 4 weeks old.

 

[mymilliefleur]

My broody hatched out some chicks, and I have one in particular that I'm really hoping is a girl - but I'm not so sure is. Mom is a blue ameraucana, dad is a blue copper marans. They are 4 weeks old.

It's much to early to tell, though that comb is looking a little suspicious.

 

[bruceha2000]

After ordering and raising 5 hen chicks, we think one is a rooster after all. Anyone care to confirm?

I'm in. The comb, the brick red patches, I'll see your bet and raise it! Hope you don't mind having a boy.