May 27, 2016 #1 1Maggiemae In the Brooder May 27, 2016 13 1 12 Is this 8 week old Easter egger a pullet or a roo? She does not always hold her tail up like that!
May 28, 2016 #2 SeaChick Songster 12 Years Apr 25, 2007 1,660 9 206 Southern Maine I'm sure someone else will chime in, but I believe that black and white plus the reddish patches on the wings usually indicate a cockerel. There is a great thread on here about those reddish patches on EEs, I'll see if I can find it for you. edited to add: here you go: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/463817/easter-egger-sexing-tips-and-tricks-pictures-included Last edited: May 28, 2016
I'm sure someone else will chime in, but I believe that black and white plus the reddish patches on the wings usually indicate a cockerel. There is a great thread on here about those reddish patches on EEs, I'll see if I can find it for you. edited to add: here you go: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/463817/easter-egger-sexing-tips-and-tricks-pictures-included
Jul 25, 2016 Thread starter #5 1Maggiemae In the Brooder May 27, 2016 13 1 12 He ended up being a Rooster.