Plz help with gender of my 8 week old EE

[sourland]

I believe he's a cockerel. You can trim the tips (back to the quick) of both the upper and lower beaks to facilitate he's eating.

 

[OFChickens]

Ohhh! Thank you that sounds like a good option to try!

 

[JurassicBawk]

I've had good luck trimming beaks with dog guillotine nail clippers. I've had to do so on a quail with a similar beak and my conure that snapped his beak off. Just make sure you don't hit the quick, and trim back to the point that they can line everything up a bit better and eat easier.

And with the red comb and wings at that age, I'm also thinking rooster.

 

[OFChickens]

I've had good luck trimming beaks with dog guillotine nail clippers. I've had to do so on a quail with a similar beak and my conure that snapped his beak off. Just make sure you don't hit the quick, and trim back to the point that they can line everything up a bit better and eat easier.

And with the red comb and wings at that age, I'm also thinking rooster.

That is awesome information! Thank you!!

 

[OFChickens]

Well the roo voters took it, Mr. Cocoa started crowing at about 14 weeks. At almost 17 weeks now he’s looking very handsome with green saddle feathers. Haven’t trimmed his peak yet but so far he’s doing all right eating out of deep dishes. Thank you to all for previous input and want to watch for to determine gender!