Okay, 9 weeks old, 2 boys or boy and a girl?

[MercyChicken]

I wont buy a white EE because I always see them end up being boys. I know it's not true but I've seen way more white cockerel EEs than pullets.

I’m scarred for life haha. Lots of love went into these babies! Hope to find them another loving home.

 

[MercyChicken]

2 cockerels.

Thank you.

 

[Mamatomany123]

I’m scarred for life haha. Lots of love went into these babies! Hope to find them another loving home.

Unfortunately it's never 100% when sexing unless you get sexlinks.

 

[MercyChicken]

you can see it best on the second picture, the one on the right is only a week behind the one on the left but is starting to develop shiny feathers like the left one has and is very similar just a bit leaner than the first, then look at the legs, they both have chunky legs, also an indicator they are boys. Others have pointed out the combs too

I guess I was really hoping it was just the one. Thanks for confirming.

 

[Mamatomany123]

I will say though, when I get chicks I watch them for around 10 minutes. I pick the ones that usually run or hide. The more adventurous ones I avoid. So far I've never ended up with a cockerel.

 

[MercyChicken]

I will say though, when I get chicks I watch them for around 10 minutes. I pick the ones that usually run or hide. The more adventurous ones I avoid. So far I've never ended up with a cockerel.

Well then I guess I shouldn’t be surprised as I went in looking for the lively, peppy chicks! Thanks for the tip, if I end up getting another batch I’ll definitely shift my strategy.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I will say though, when I get chicks I watch them for around 10 minutes. I pick the ones that usually run or hide. The more adventurous ones I avoid. So far I've never ended up with a cockerel.

In general, I have found this to be true. However, in my flock of yearling EEs I do have one unusual hen who has always, even as a chick, been much more confident and curious than her flockmates. Her name is Friendly. I admit I was surprised she proved to be a pullet.