Hello MM, we are almost neighbors!
I think you will be fine integrating them now--expecially considering the numbers. When integrating a younger group, sheer numbers really helps. You are integrating 22 into a group of 16.
I would also think that the pullets should be big enough at...
You have a beautiful trio of EEs there! Their coloring is gorgeous--I bet you will have a waiting list if you choose to sell their eggs for hatching! If I were in the market for EE eggs, I'd buy!!!
It is looking more like a boy, but it started out very pullet-ish. My other Rock boys were very obvious to me.
This is a 7-week-old, and any input is appreciated. Tomorrow all the boys are going to a guy in the country.
I have some 5-week-old cockerals that need new homes. One Blue Rock, from halo's flock, and several Black Ameraucanas from shaffer's flock. The blacks have the split-lavendar gene. $5 each, for pickup only.
OOPS! Just realized that I posted this in the wrong section!
*****Moved it for you...
EEs and Ameraucanas are difficult to sex. Both males and females can have beards and/or muffs, so that won't help.
The males will usually start getting a wider, redder comb. Often they will have heavier, thicker legs. It may take up to 7 weeks--they can really fool you. Ask me! I changed...
I am really impressed with your Delawares, Cyn. They are just gorgeous!!! It's not gonna be easy to pick your #1 Hunk, is it?
Not that you could make a bad choice with the boys you have now!