Help, was told these were sexed then told they weren't after I got home (EE)

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caweis

caweis

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Feb 16, 2015
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I picked this EE up yesterday. Was told they had been sexed and all were pullets. Was also told they are 12 weeks old (NO WAY!!!). When I got home I got a text saying she was really sorry, she thought all the chicks in the pen we got this one from had been sexed but that her husband informed her after we left they had not been. Great. I really can't take the chance of a roo, I have been very careful in selecting chicks from reputable breeders and may have made a mistake this time. If the farm wasn't an hour away I would have said you need to take it back and I would go to someone I've bought from before.

(s)he is really beautiful and very timid. I hope we can keep this little one but am wondering all of your thoughts on possible sex.

Again, I was told 12 weeks, but based on size I'm guessing more like 8-9 weeks.











 
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My gut and little knowledge it telling me the same thing. It was freezing cold and raining when we got to the farm. The red comb and head shape are big indicators me. Even the exaggerated head bob and upright position the chick walks in.

What makes you say cockerel?
 
caweis said:
My gut and little knowledge it telling me the same thing. It was freezing cold and raining when we got to the farm. The red comb and head shape are big indicators me. Even the exaggerated head bob and upright position the chick walks in.

What makes you say cockerel?
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For me, it's the pointedness of the tail feathers and undefined arrangement. the redness of the comb is telling as well.
 
She said we could bring it back if it turns out to be a boy. Which I will likely do. Just not thrilled about another 2 hour round trip.

I can wait until it gets older to make sure but then I am investing how much more money (not to mention getting attached) only to probably be proven wrong.

I'm just ****** I didn't catch it sooner. Last time I pick out a chicken in 30 degree rainy conditions - lol
Live and learn.
 
caweis said:
She said we could bring it back if it turns out to be a boy. Which I will likely do. Just not thrilled about another 2 hour round trip.

I can wait until it gets older to make sure but then I am investing how much more money (not to mention getting attached) only to probably be proven wrong.

I'm just ****** I didn't catch it sooner. Last time I pick out a chicken in 30 degree rainy conditions - lol
Live and learn.
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Well it's good that you can take him back. As ole gray mare said "patchwork" looking color in the EE indicates male. In pullets coloring cascades or blends nicely and evenly from head to tail. I also find that young birds around that age with the bed head, messy look are usually males. (most noticeable in hard feather breeds) Hen feathers come in sleek and smooth comparatively.
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Thanks for the feedback!

My fears have been confirmed. However, yes, the positive is that I can take him back! This is a sad discovery but also shows that I am learning as we progress with our backyard chickens so I guess that is good. UGH.
 

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