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  1. kipper

    I'm picking out chicks today, any advice?

    Pullets are sexed, but sexing isn't 100% accurate. Most hatcheries allow for about 10% males incorrectly sexed as females. I think My personal experience would average out to about 1 in 20 as an "oops" boy. I would select average sized chicks, that's just me. All pullets/hen will lay, some...
  2. kipper

    I'm picking out chicks today, any advice?

    This may be obvious, but: If you want layers, not roosters, be sure you are buying "pullets". I read a lot of posts on this forum from people who assumed they were buying pullets (girls) but actually bought "straight run" (boys and girls). Ask to see the packing slip if they were shipped to...
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