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

[Wishing4Wings]

This one I'm not sure about. 6 weeks. Getting pointy feathers over the tail. Bossy disposition. No real comb yet at all.

To me, the coloring looks feminine. Can't be 100% at 6 wks, but not a cockerel yet. Can you post an update in a week or two?

 

[mcclucker]

Bummer. That's what I thought too. Here's my dilemma. I got 6 sexed chicks, and if this one is a roo, that's 2/6 roosters. The other roo is a SLW, 100% roo at this point. We can keep one rooster. The feed store where I got them has some buff orpingtons leftover - should I get a couple? We can keep one roo but don't have enough hens/space for two. My kids are going to fight about which one to keep too. I already have two buff pullets - I'm 90/100% sure they are pullets.

 

[mcclucker]

Yes I'll post an update when we get back from vacation - I have a chicken sitter taking care of them. What's the minimum "definite" age to sex EEs do you think? I also think the color is feminine. Professor Cluck is the name - no comb yet was making me hopeful too.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Both my EE sexed pullet cockerels were showing possible cockerel by 4 wks and definite by 6 wks. Not all are the same. Late bloomer could show closer to 8 or 9 wks.

With that coloring, a cockerel will get the dark red on the wings. You could poke around under the feathers and see if any are coming in. I'm leaning toward pullet.

 

[ArtLady1]

Yes I'll post an update when we get back from vacation - I have a chicken sitter taking care of them. What's the minimum "definite" age to sex EEs do you think? I also think the color is feminine. Professor Cluck is the name - no comb yet was making me hopeful too.

Everyone swore one of our EEs was a roo. SHE just started laying. Don't give up hope yet. Give it some more time.

 

[junebuggena]

This one I'm not sure about. 6 weeks. Getting pointy feathers over the tail. Bossy disposition. No real comb yet at all.

Female. No doubt. That coloring is female only.

 

[LilJoe]

Someone thinks he/she is a cockerel which I don't mind but I want to see what you think. (Sorry they are cropped images so they may be blurry and they aren't the best pics)

Update: he/she has a larger comb but is still pink, I'm guessing because my SLW cockerel is dominate. Tries to spar with the pullets and cockerels also has thick legs

 

[newmarch2014]

The saddle feathers all look rounded not pointy like a cockerel.... coloring not really "patchy" or "flashy".I am guessing hen too.

 

[LilJoe]

Update: he/she has a larger comb but is still pink, I'm guessing because my SLW cockerel is dominate. Tries to spar with the pullets and cockerels also has thick legs

2nd Update: started crowing this morning, it's a cockerel...we gotta get rid of him

 

[junebuggena]

The saddle feathers all look rounded not pointy like a cockerel.... coloring not really "patchy" or "flashy".I am guessing hen too.

Pointed saddle feathers don't come in until after about 10 weeks.