Are the majority of my chicks cockerels? (Lots of pictures)

[meetthebubus]

I'd say you still have a chance that 3 and 4 are pullets so hang on to them until its obvious with the feathering, the comb isn't always the factor this young

 

[FayoumisFreak]

If possible, wait until the chicks are fully feathered and a bit larger to introduce them to the adults. In cover of darkness, place the chicks in the coop with the adults while they are sleeping. (Like some strange social experiment.)

 

[TheAngryEagleKiwi]

They won’t start that stuff till
About four to five months usually.

If possible, wait until the chicks are fully feathered and a bit larger to introduce them to the adults. In cover of darkness, place the chicks in the coop with the adults while they are sleeping. (Like some strange social experiment.)

I agree you still have time yet, I tend to separate at about 12 weeks. I'd be worried about putting them out with the big girls yet as they can be brutal with younger chicks. I'd consider putting her with the younger chicks in a couple of weeks, when they have feathered out and grown a little bit, but if she seems to be maturing then she will be alright with the larger hens. I wouldn't try to integrate her alone; move one or two boys with her to ease the bullying.

Yea, You guys are right. I guess I just got a bit nervous about the boys jumping on her and just thought that I would try to seperate them as soon as possible. But I'll follow your advice and wait a bit longer And of course, try to keep an eye to make sure they're not starting early or anything.

I'd say you still have a chance that 3 and 4 are pullets so hang on to them until its obvious with the feathering, the comb isn't always the factor this young

I'll do that then and hope for the best

Once again, thank you all for the help, I appreciate it

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Sourland

 

[JedJackson]

Agree with the others-- Cecilia is probably a pullet, the rest probably cockerels. But how cool is Blanda? I love the buttercup comb with small crest combination. Very interesting bird!

 

[TheAngryEagleKiwi]

agree with Sourland

Seems like pretty much everyone's guess were correct. Blända and Majros are now about 10 weeks old and the other three are probably about the same, maybe about a week younger.
So here's how they've developed:
Cecilia:

Blända:

Majros:

Ellen:

Love his brown spots

Veiron:

Agree with the others-- Cecilia is probably a pullet, the rest probably cockerels. But how cool is Blanda? I love the buttercup comb with small crest combination. Very interesting bird!

I know right? We were kinda considering keeping him, but at the same time, we also want to keep Ellen. (Mainly because his offspring may lay blue eggs)
The reason we probably can't keep both, is because we already have a 5 week old Ayam cemani we're almost certain is a cockerel that we've decided will get to stay, unless he turns aggressive or something (he has already developed wattles, has had a big comb from the start and acts like a roo)

I'm worried 3 roos on 10-15 hens might be a bit too much. Heck, maybe 2 is a bit too many? Our chickens free ranges on my parents farm, atleast during the warmer months, so the girls will have chances to get away from the roosters if needed.

 

[JedJackson]

Seems like pretty much everyone's guess were correct. Blända and Majros are now about 10 weeks old and the other three are probably about the same, maybe about a week younger.
So here's how they've developed:
Cecilia:
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Blända:
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Majros:
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Ellen:
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Love his brown spots
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Veiron:
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I know right? We were kinda considering keeping him, but at the same time, we also want to keep Ellen. (Mainly because his offspring may lay blue eggs)
The reason we probably can't keep both, is because we already have a 5 week old Ayam cemani we're almost certain is a cockerel that we've decided will get to stay, unless he turns aggressive or something (he has already developed wattles, has had a big comb from the start and acts like a roo)

I'm worried 3 roos on 10-15 hens might be a bit too much. Heck, maybe 2 is a bit too many? Our chickens free ranges on my parents farm, atleast during the warmer months, so the girls will have chances to get away from the roosters if needed.

3 is definitely too many and 2 is probably pushing it too. You never know for sure until you try, but it's a good idea to have a back-up plan.

 

[TheAngryEagleKiwi]

3 is definitely too many and 2 is probably pushing it too. You never know for sure until you try, but it's a good idea to have a back-up plan.

Like I thought
While we were certain 3 would be too many, I thought I'd ask anyway, just in case.
But we may give it a try with 2, but keep an eye open to make sure the girls aren't getting too harassed. If that doesn't work out, we'll rehome one or butcher him.
Just hope it'll work, but I'm also prepared for the worst.

Thank you for the help

 

[JedJackson]

Like I thought
While we were certain 3 would be too many, I thought I'd ask anyway, just in case.
But we may give it a try with 2, but keep an eye open to make sure the girls aren't getting too harassed. If that doesn't work out, we'll rehome one or butcher him.
Just hope it'll work, but I'm also prepared for the worst.

Thank you for the help

No problem. And it is possible that it will work, especially since you free range. Much easier for the non-dominant cockerel to get out of harm's way. And sometimes raising them together makes a difference, too. They might get along fine-- stranger things have happened.

 

[TheAngryEagleKiwi]

No problem. And it is possible that it will work, especially since you free range. Much easier for the non-dominant cockerel to get out of harm's way. And sometimes raising them together makes a difference, too. They might get along fine-- stranger things have happened.

We actually had 2 cockerels last year together and even though they weren't raised together, it went really well. The larger rooster were super nice and would rarely do anything to the younger one. Unfortunately, the younger one got sick and perished during the winter (they were indoors, so he weren't out in the snow or anything) and the older one we had to put down a few months ago, because he started to attack people
So hopefully, whichever two we keep, they'll get as long as much as the last two did.