Cockerels or hens?

[dirtchicks]

This is my first time raising chicks they are 4-5 weeks old. I have two BOs and three RIRs i got them from a feed store and were not sexed. I know for sure one BO is a little roo but i am questioning all of them. I will be pretty sad if only one turns out to be a hen.

 

[ChickiesforLIFE]

Number 2 is definitely a roo. I think it’s safe to say the rest are hens, except for four. Can’t say for sure, but I would definitely prepare for 2 Roos. Hard to keep together so you may need to get rid of one, unless you have lots of hens and room.

 

[MysteryChicken]

This is my first time raising chicks they are 4-5 weeks old. I have two BOs and three RIRs i got them from a feed store and were not sexed. I know for sure one BO is a little roo but i am questioning all of them. I will be pretty sad if only one turns out to be a hen.

Numbers #2, 3, 4, & 5 are all cockerels.

That leaves #1. As the pullet.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

1 is your only girl. Get rid of the boys, they will rape her to death once she is laying eggs. She needs some female friends.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Actually…it’s funny, now that I look at #1 again…he’s also a cockerel.

 

[ChickiesforLIFE]

Actually…it’s funny, now that I look at #1 again…he’s also a cockerel.

Are u sure? Compare her to #2 and she’s got a way paler waddle.. I vote hen on that one

 

[oceansunset73]

It looks to me that # 1 is your only Pullet.

 

[dirtchicks]

thank you all for your input it is very disappointing because it confirms my own opinion.

 

[dirtchicks]

Actually…it’s funny, now that I look at #1 again…he’s also a cockerel.

It is the feistiest of the bunch and the only one who “bites” so i was thinking that it is a he as well.

 

[Mamatomany123]

I think they're all boys. Sometimes when you have a bunch if cockerels the lowest on the pecking order will mature a bit slower.