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Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by albird101, Oct 25, 2014.

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  1. Oct 25, 2014 #1
    albird101

    albird101 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Okay so I know you can tell easter egger males from females by the 3 rows in there combs, my chicks are 2 weeks old and there combs grew quickly I can see the 3 rows in the males and I see the single rows in the femalesit surprised me how fast the comb grew in the males well I'm thinking there males, I researched a bit and found out that females usually grow there feathers quicker then males the ones that I'm guessing are males are more feathered out then the ones that I think are females is it to soon to tell?
     
  3. Oct 25, 2014 #2
    sourland

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    It is a little early - don't start getting rid of any for a bit.
     
  5. Oct 25, 2014 #3
    Wyandottes7

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    Welcome to BYC! [​IMG]We're glad to have you.

    It is too soon to tell for sure. But your are correct, pea combed birds with three rows on the comb are almost certainly males. Though slow feathering sometimes indicates a male, it isn't accurate all the time. Many breeds feather slowly naturally. Females can take a long time to feather as well. I'd pay more attention to the comb rows than to the rate of feathering when guessing gender at an early age.
     
  7. Oct 25, 2014 #4
    sunflour

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    I agree with Sourland, give them a little more time before making any decisions.

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  9. Oct 25, 2014 #5
    BantamLover21

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    [​IMG] Glad you joined us!

    X2 on Wyandottes7.
     
  11. Oct 25, 2014 #6
    WildWyandott110

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    :) welcome!
     
  13. Oct 25, 2014 #7
    drumstick diva

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    Think I have welcomed you many times already so will just say [​IMG]Hi, this time
     

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