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pullets or cockerels? also what might they be mixed with?

post #1 of 6
6/23/12 at 7:35am
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these 3 chicks will be 8 weeks on tuesday 6/26. i hatched them out of 18 and kept these 3 and bought 3 factory sexed pullets just in case i got it wrong. i did the wing sexing (you know short and long row mean a girl and all one length means a boy) well im thinking 2 might be boys =(. also if anyone could guess as to what the breeds they are tha t would be great too they are barnyard mixes, just want to get an idea of what they are mixed with.

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post #2 of 6
6/23/12 at 7:38am

All look to me to be pullets

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post #3 of 6
6/23/12 at 8:17am
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im just nervous and worried i got 6 chicks from a swap in march and all 6 turned out to be roos =( so now im just worried, ill have to find them homes

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post #4 of 6
6/23/12 at 8:44am

Keep an eye on the speckled bird.  That could be a very poorly bred Barred Rock or mix of Barred Rock, such as a Black Sex Link bred back to something.  If the age is right, 8 weeks, then there is substantial comb and wattle growth there (signs of a cockerel).  Just keep an eye.  

 

 

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post #5 of 6
6/23/12 at 8:48am
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yes thats the one im REALLY concerned about since no one else has that much growth going on.

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post #6 of 6
6/23/12 at 8:50am
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his/hers outer toes on both sides are deformed as well not sure if thats my fault since i hatched them or just bad jeans but he/she can still roost,walk and run around normal

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