What sex are my Easter Eggers

[RKN9960]

I am a first time owner of a backyard flock and have no idea how to tell the sex of my 7 week old EE chicks. Please help me out. I think the first 2 pictures are of a cockerel and all the others are of my 3 pullets but they change daily so I am not sure.

 

[All4Eggz]

This one is a cockerel. ^

These 3 look like pullets ^.

How many EE’s total do you have? I only see 4 different birds pictured.

 

[RKN9960]

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This one is a cockerel. ^




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These 3 look like pullets ^.

How many EE’s total do you have? I only see 4 different birds pictured.

Thank you so much. I only have 4 EE's and 2 Silkies

 

[RKN9960]

How many roosters can I have in the same yard?

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

How many roosters can I have in the same yard?

Depends on how many hens you have. 8-10 hens per rooster is a good ratio but if you have a very well mannered rooster you might be able to get away with 6-7. You just need to read the flock dynamic and pay attention if the hens are happy. I've had a flock of I believe 14 hens and two roosters with no over-mating problem but I've also had a flock with ten hens and one rooster that was pushing it.

 

[RKN9960]

So 12 hens with 2 roosters is potentially ok?

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

So 12 hens with 2 roosters is in the potentially ok?

I would definitely play by ear because the ratio is pushing it. As long as they are not fighting and the hens are not being excessively mated, seem stressed, or are missing feathers I don't see a problem with it. Some people are very strict on the 10 hens to rooster ratio but in my opinion it's just a guideline rather than exact science. I would just listen to what the ladies of the flock are saying because they're the ones that have to deal with them. They'll let you know if you're observant.

 

[All4Eggz]

So 12 hens with 2 roosters is potentially ok?

That will be fine. Many homesteaders disagree with rooster to hen ratios, but I can tell you that I’ve had 1 roo to 4-5 hens at one point and everything was okay. Mostly depends on the temperament of the rooster.