10 1/2 week old Barred Rocks, hen or roosters?

[UThobbyfarmer]

Thanks everyone. I've decided to keep them around a bit longer. They're sweet friendly birds. Even if they are roos they can stay around as long as they're stay nice

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Yes, I hatched them myself. Why?

Edit. Hatch date was 8/27. It's possible my math is wrong. I'll double check.

If you hatched them July 27th, then they are 15 weeks old today.

 

[drumstick diva]

The ones that look male to me ( grayish barring), have lighter combs, don't want to make a judgement call at this time.

Op sez hatch date was 8/27

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

If you hatched them July 27th, then they are 15 weeks old today.

The hatch date I was sure on. I thought maybe human error since I just checked on my phone. But I double checked with an online date calculator and they are 10 Weeks 4 days.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Just thought I'd post an update. All 3 were roosters. One has been rehomed. The other two I plan on keeping. They're 6 months old a really maturing nicely. Not skiddish or overly friendly. So far no bad/aggressive behavior by either one and they get along well together. Fingers crossed this continues. Their first batch of fertilized eggs are hatching today!

 

[ChickenGirl555]

What breed will the chicks be?

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

What breed will the chicks be?

Brown egg laying barnyard mixes. I'm very curious to see what colors will hatch.

 

[ChickenGirl555]

Brown egg laying barnyard mixes. I'm very curious to see what colors will hatch.

Cool, is a broody momma raising them or are you incubating them?

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Incubator this time.

I'd love to have a good broody. I'm hoping the Silkie mix, photo bombing
top right of the first photo, or her sister will go broody as they mature.