Need help sexing EE’s

[redinator]

Would my chicks behavior along with her not having tail feathers (I can feel them just cant see them yet,while my other chick alr has them) possibly be a sign to a rooster?

Gender specific feathers don't come in until at least 12 weeks of age. For young chicks look for the combs and wattles to get red and large on males. It usually takes until 4-6 weeks old to tell, sometimes longer.

 

[FrostRanger]

Would my chicks behavior along with her not having tail feathers (I can feel them just cant see them yet,while my other chick alr has them) possibly be a sign to a rooster?

Tail feathers or lack thereof mean nothing. Behavior can sometimes be a clue but it's unreliable

 

[ChickenChick46]

Tail feathers or lack thereof mean nothing. Behavior can sometimes be a clue but it's unreliable

Agree with this. I thought for sure one of mine was male based on her behavior from less than a week old. But she is not, lol. She also had no tail feathers when her 3 brooder mates had obvious ones. So neither of those things are very reliable indicators of gender, unfortunately.

 

[Chickensarecool123]

Agree with this. I thought for sure one of mine was male based on her behavior from less than a week old. But she is not, lol. She also had no tail feathers when her 3 brooder mates had obvious ones. So neither of those things are very reliable indicators of gender, unfortunately.

Thanks I’ve been alr stressing about her tail feathers and her behavior -sob- this post and all the others is such a relief

 

[ChickenChick46]

Thanks I’ve been alr stressing about her tail feathers and her behavior -sob- this post and all the others is such a relief

Anne (red cochin bantam) was so "roostery" when I first brought her home. She would bump the others and stand so tall. I just knew she was a he. Now that's she's older, she's completely different. She loves her cuddles and she's way calmer. And she definitely has a tail now, lol.

 

[Chickensarecool123]

Anne (red cochin bantam) was so "roostery" when I first brought her home. She would bump the others and stand so tall. I just knew she was a he. Now that's she's older, she's completely different. She loves her cuddles and she's way calmer. And she definitely has a tail now, lol.

Do you have any tips for holding chicks, like making them WANT to be held, my pullet barely tolerates pets let alone my holding her, the chicks are currently afraid of my hand over their head cuz they think im gonna pick them up, thanks in advance

 

[ChickenChick46]

Do you have any tips for holding chicks, like making them WANT to be held, my pullet barely tolerates pets let alone my holding her, the chicks are currently afraid of my hand over their head cuz they think im gonna pick them up, thanks in advance

I actually just replied to your post about that, not realizing it was the same person, lol.

 

[Chickensarecool123]

I actually just replied to your post about that, not realizing it was the same person, lol.

When i asked the question i just realized you alr liked my new post lol

 

[FrostRanger]

Do you have any tips for holding chicks, like making them WANT to be held, my pullet barely tolerates pets let alone my holding her, the chicks are currently afraid of my hand over their head cuz they think im gonna pick them up, thanks in advance

Wet some of the feed and hold it out in your hand and let them climb over you. Don't try to pet or hold them, just let them explore. They won't necessarily want to be held or pet (chickens usually aren't cuddly) but they will be more likely to be friendly. The way to many animals' hearts in through their stomach