Surprise chick?

[FirstChickens]

This is the surprise chick we just got with the other Black Australorps.

What is it?

At what age will we be able to tell what gender the chicks are?

Thanks in advance!

 

[familyfarm1]

Looks like an Easter egger.

 

[BantamLover21]

Your surprise chick appears to be an Easter Egger. As for when you'll know gender, it should become pretty obvious around 6-8 weeks of age. At that age, the cockerels will be developing larger, redder combs and wattles and may even begin crowing.

 

[FirstChickens]

How are the Easter Egg birds with other breeds?

It seems to be a bit more aggressive and kind of a bully in the brooder already.

 

[Michael OShay]

How are the Easter Egg birds with other breeds?

It seems to be a bit more aggressive and kind of a bully in the brooder already.

I agree; it's likely an Easter Egger. I've raised EEs for years, and they are normally a docile bird, but once in a while there is an exception. EEs are my granddaughter's (pictured in my avatar) hens. She loves their colored eggs.

 

[BantamLover21]

How are the Easter Egg birds with other breeds?

It seems to be a bit more aggressive and kind of a bully in the brooder already.

My Easter Egger is very docile and timid. She's very friendly around people, but gets picked on a little by other birds. However, that is just my experience. The personality of individuals within a breed can vary greatly.

 

[Wyandottes7]

How are the Easter Egg birds with other breeds?

It seems to be a bit more aggressive and kind of a bully in the brooder already.

The one Easter Egger that I have is sweet and docile. She's low in the pecking order and usually just tries to get by without any other bird noticing her.