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Hen or Roo?
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When it comes to identifying whether you have a hen or a rooster among your 10-12 week old Easter Eggers, the journey can be a bit of a cluck-tastic mystery! It sounds like you’re already noticing signs that have you scratching your head. With four Easter Eggers out of six, it’s natural to wonder about that lanky body type and those longer, greenish tail feathers. While no behavior suggests it’s a roo just yet, these physical traits can be telling. Fear not, though—this is all part of the whimsical adventure of chicken-keeping! Whether you end up with a feathered friend or an unexpected crowing companion, embracing the quirks of your flock is what makes this experience truly egg-citing. Happy chicken watching!
 | These gals are probably around 10-12 weeks old. They were sexed at our local Wilco. 4 Easter Eggers out of the 6. I’m worried this one might be a roo. Body type is lankier, tail feathers are longer and getting a shade of green to them. No behavior though that would lead me to believe it’s a roo, FWIW. This is my first time with chickens. [link] [comments] |
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