Okay, so in March I bought 6 Production Red pullets, 3 "High production" pullets (Buffs), and 8 Barred Rock straight runs. I later bought a Wh. Leghorn pullet.
They are still a bit young to determine the age, but I have my eye on a couple that might be roosters. There is one BR that is much bigger than the rest, with bigger feet. All the other BRs are smaller. I guess they could be roosters, too, but who knows yet. I also noticed a certain Production Red pullet that has about 3x the size comb and waddles as it's "sisters," and is already turning pretty red. All of my Reds are red and white, but one is all red, and the one with the big comb is red with black tail feathers and speckles around it's neck. Looks more like a New Hampshire Red, with the black feathers and all. (I got all the reds from the same trough at Tractor Supply.)
What are the chances of getting a rooster out a pullet trough?
Also, with the P. Reds and BR pullets I DO have, which of the two possible roosters would be better to keep if I ever wanted to hatch the chicks? Will a certain mix get me more pullet chicks? And better laying pullets chicks? I haven't' really looked into genetics, yet, so yeah. I'm curious.
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
They are still a bit young to determine the age, but I have my eye on a couple that might be roosters. There is one BR that is much bigger than the rest, with bigger feet. All the other BRs are smaller. I guess they could be roosters, too, but who knows yet. I also noticed a certain Production Red pullet that has about 3x the size comb and waddles as it's "sisters," and is already turning pretty red. All of my Reds are red and white, but one is all red, and the one with the big comb is red with black tail feathers and speckles around it's neck. Looks more like a New Hampshire Red, with the black feathers and all. (I got all the reds from the same trough at Tractor Supply.)
What are the chances of getting a rooster out a pullet trough?
Also, with the P. Reds and BR pullets I DO have, which of the two possible roosters would be better to keep if I ever wanted to hatch the chicks? Will a certain mix get me more pullet chicks? And better laying pullets chicks? I haven't' really looked into genetics, yet, so yeah. I'm curious.
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!