Is deepness of pitch a sign of a rooster?

[colmcmanus]

I recently acquired 6 baby chicks. One has definitely turned out to be a rooster. It may be paranoia, but I'm now worried that another one (easter egger) may be. When I pick her up she lets out a squawk that is deeper in pitch than my other birds. She has not crowed at all. Can that be a sign of a rooster or is it meaningless? I'll post some pictures too. Her feathers are more narrow than my other easter eggers, but they aren't falling like saddle feathers.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

The deep voice has nothing to do with gender. My hen has such a grouchy and deep voice she sounds like a grumpy old man!

 

[donrae]

That bird is female. That coloring is a female trait, so your mind can be at ease!

 

[colmcmanus]

Thanks this helps put my mind at ease - is the coloring a definite sign of gender regardless of the breed? It's an easter egger, so not sure of the breeds of her parents...? My daughter thinks she has some saddle-like feathers. I can't tell - her feathers seem narrower than my other easter eggers (all 3 are very differently colored)

 

[coffeychicks]

I have ee as well and this is a pullet the colors look pullet and the feathers are 100% girl. Hope this helps

 

[colmcmanus]

Thanks! It alleviates some worry. We already have one rooster from that batch (think I found a home for him though - no easy process and quite stressful). Appreciate the response.

 

[coffeychicks]

My ee started showing roo feathers in his tail. He had beautiful curved tail feathers. Your bird has none. Plus the heckle and saddle feathers look girl

 

[colmcmanus]

You are all making my day - thanks!