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

[TravelingWillow]

I have two more EEs that are 3 weeks younger than Saga- so 7 weeks on Monday.
Same backstory- I bought them as 'sexed pullets' from my local feed store. They get them from Ideal.
Any thoughts?

This is Sigge.

 

[dan26552]

Thanks!

They really do look alike!

Yeah, I love how their gray looks blue

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Im worried I have a roo. Other people keep telling me pullet but can pullets have white like this? 3.5-4 weeks old



Feathering nicelt but has little to no tail feathers

I'm seeing the beginnings of white patches on the wings and pretty thick legs, so won't be surprised if it's a boy. Too soon to be sure. Watch for more white to come in.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

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Yay! Pretty pretty pretty pullet! And one of my favorite colors!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

I have two more EEs that are 3 weeks younger than Saga- so 7 weeks on Monday.
Same backstory- I bought them as 'sexed pullets' from my local feed store. They get them from Ideal.
Any thoughts?

This is Brynja.

I have two more EEs that are 3 weeks younger than Saga- so 7 weeks on Monday.
Same backstory- I bought them as 'sexed pullets' from my local feed store. They get them from Ideal.
Any thoughts?

This is Sigge.

So far, they both look like pullets, especially Sigge. You should know for sure in a week or 2, so post updates, especially if you see any cockerel signs (sudden comb growth or dark red wing feathers).

 

[jmelv1812]

Can anyone tell whether these 6 week old EEs are Roos or Pullets? Thank you.

 

[chikieboo]

We lost the EE to coccidiosis today. Very traumatic. Trying to save the others.

    I think the chances for a pullet are pretty good.  Not a hint of pink in that comb.  Hope you can update pics in a week or so.  Just curious, what is the chick doing that makes you think it has a roo personality?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

We lost the EE to coccidiosis today. Very traumatic. Trying to save the others.
Quote: So sorry to hear that. It happens so quickly, and the chicken tendency to mask illness makes it hard to notice until they are very bad off. Good luck with the others. If you get the amprolium in them, it should work quickly.

 

[kacothran]

Update pics!
Saga will be 10 weeks on Monday. Still thinking pullet?

This is such a gorgeous bird! I wish she were mine

 

[TravelingWillow]

This is such a gorgeous bird! I wish she were mine

Thanks!
She has quite the personality, too! She comes running to me when I call her name and then follows me around the property.
She is very VERY talkative - always has something to peep/cluck about. Lately she sounds like a barking seal / honking goose when she can't find her sisters! I'm sure the entire neighborhood loves that sound.