EE Sexing

[Offshoreorca]

Just wanted to know what age I send in photos for sexing?

It really depends on the breed or the lines - some mature faster than others. Usually 8 weeks is a good time to get peoples’ opinions, but sometimes it takes longer.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Just wanted to know what age I send in photos for sexing?

Depends on the breed, but generaly speaking, about 6-8 weeks of age. Good clear photos like the ones above. When you do, best to start a new thread, you will get more responses that way.

 

[Offshoreorca]

Agree with your assessments, though I think arrow may be a pullet. Great photos of beautiful chicks!

Thanks I’m excited to watch them grow up.

I suspect pullet as well, but s/he stands very upright and I know pea combed individuals can be difficult to tell until they are a little older.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Thanks I’m excited to watch them grow up.

I suspect pullet as well, but s/he stands very upright and I know pea combed individuals can be difficult to tell until they are a little older.

My Ameraucana had me doubting until she was around 16 weeks!
I noticed that especially the lighter colored ones like white or splash have very pink combs at a young age.

 

[Offshoreorca]

My Ameraucana had me doubting until she was around 16 weeks!
I noticed that especially the lighter colored ones like white or splash have very pink combs at a young age.

Yup, they can keep you guessing. I’ve learned that a flushed pink colour in some breeds has to be taken with a grain of salt These gals look pinkish sometimes too, but not deep enough of a colour to be alarming.

 

[Offshoreorca]

Well, here's an update at 3.5 month (14 weeks) - excuse my photo quality as my partner sent these cell phone pictures to me. I've been on a work trip for the last month and am in the middle of a mandatory 14 day self-isolation period before I return home, so I'll have better photos in about a week's time

So, #1 Cupid is definitely a cockerel as described before, so I haven't included him here (though you might see him in the background of some shots).

#2 Snuggles (Salmon Faverolles x Wheaten Ameraucana) = Pullet

#4 Arrow (Unknown EE Heritage) = Probably Pullet? A little pink, but no other indicators of being male at 14 weeks

#3 Heart (Unknown EE heritage splash in background) - Another likely pullet because of the above, but more pink than I'm use to.

#5 Valentine (Wyandotte cross Ameraucana) in back right of above photo - definitely pullet

#6 Flirt (Unknown EE Heritage) - front and centre above photo and below = I'm not sure about this one at all. Hoping pullet, but again the comb is more red and raised so I fear it's a late blooming cockerel. Feathers look like a pullet though!

I will have more photos next week with good side profiles and comb shots