Novice Chicken Peep

[whisticleme45]

a few weeks ago, I purchased 4 Leghorns, 3 reds, 1 easter chicken and 2 ducks, all babies. All the chicks were sexed except for the
easter chick. They are about five weeks old now and the
easter is getting very big. How do you tell if it is a male or a female? It has no comb yet. I didn't want a male because I'm keeping my chickens for the eggs.

I love this Forum.
Thanks!

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC! We’re so glad you joined!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us,

 

[N F C]

When your chick is about 6 weeks old, post pictures on this forum for help identifying gender: What Breed Or Gender is This? It's helpful to read the picture guidelines before posting: Picture guidelines for this section

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[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

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[Isadora]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! We're glad that you've decided to pop in, and we hope that you enjoy your stay.
Good luck with your flock, and may God bless you.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Having a rooster causes no problems with the edibility of the eggs. They won't develop unless incubated.