Is it possible to tell if these are roosters? Photos...

[festivefeet]

Here are my two "Easter Eggers".

Is it possible to tell if one is a rooster?

POLLY:

Polly's Wing Span:

MOLLY:

Molly's Wing Span:

Thanks.
Jessica

 

[sherrydeanne]

I don't know if you can officially feather sex EE's, but I think the rule is that if the feathers are different lengths, it's a pullet. So, looks like Polly may be a girl and Molly may be a Mel

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[jeremy]

they both look like females to me.

usually righ from the start a young roo will have a pronounced comb/wattles that is a dead give away.

neither of your chicks have that!

sooo... time will tell otherwise?

good luck!

 

[arllcountrygirl]

They look just like my little pullets

Congrats on the beauties.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Way too early to tell.

 

[BarkerChickens]

I think it is too early to tell. I have 49 chicks (2.5 wks old). We ordered a straight run, so theoretically 50% are roos. Aside from behavior and a few that can either be sexed based on feather color (faverolles), we haven't a clue. All have the same size wattles and combs and they are all still yellow. Sometimes you can't tell until they are 4-6 weeks old.

 

[speckledhen]

It's too early to tell and EEs don't usually have wattles anyway. You'll need to look at the combs to see if they are wide and raised up or only a center ridge is showing. BUT, it's too early for that, too.

 

[miss_jayne]

Quote:
yep. i agree. some EE's can be hard to call until they are more mature.

they are both, however very cute!

 

[Davaroo]

Is it possible? Probably. But not by me. I'm no good at that stuff.

There are always plenty of folks to avow, "Oh, its this - or that. It's a pullet (or cockerel) for sure" AND you have provided some excellent pics....
but I recommend that if you're indoubt, just wait for about 6-8 weeks. You'll know then.

 

[speckledhen]

Ah, yes, I often use the "wait and see" method of sexing, LOL. It's pretty much foolproof....except with those darn Silkies!!!