Hen or Roo? Too early to tell?

[Jackieboy91]

Need help sexing my 5 week old Easter eggers. The anticipation has been killing me! Thank you!

 

[WingItRanch]

These all look like pullets! They have even color pattern which is indicative of females and their combs are small and pale.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I adore them! Those are such cute birds. All very feminine looking so far.

 

[Jackieboy91]

These all look like pullets! They have even color pattern which is indicative of females and their combs are small and pale.

What do you think about the mostly black one? Its is the smallest of the bunch and now starting to get some red on its chest. Possible roo or just behind on the feathering out?

 

[Jackieboy91]

I adore them! Those are such cute birds. All very feminine looking so far.

They are quite a sweet bunch!

 

[WingItRanch]

What do you think about the mostly black one? Its is the smallest of the bunch and now starting to get some red on its chest. Possible roo or just behind on the feathering out?

That one's coloring still seems pretty even but if you're worried, look for a rust /reddish color randomly show up on the wings. That would be a sign of it being a male. Easter Egger males are usually flashier and splotchy in coloring.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

What do you think about the mostly black one? Its is the smallest of the bunch and now starting to get some red on its chest. Possible roo or just behind on the feathering out?

It actually looks to have a very typical female pattern. I'd be concerned if any bright reddish patches come in on the shoulders, but the chest isn't concerning.

 

[Jackieboy91]

It actually looks to have a very typical female pattern. I'd be concerned if any bright reddish patches come in on the shoulders, but the chest isn't concerning.

Thank you!

 

[Jackieboy91]

That one's coloring still seems pretty even but if you're worried, look for a rust /reddish color randomly show up on the wings. That would be a sign of it being a male. Easter Egger males are usually flashier and splotchy in coloring.

Thank you!

 

[thecatumbrella]

Oh wow, the feather patterns are stunning! Curious where you got them?