Are they boys or girls?

[Mrs Henny Penny]

I used a friends incubator & hatched 10 chicks, sadly 4 of these have died. But i have 6 healthy chickens, they are 5 weeks old now. I dont even know what breed they are! Could be 1 of 5 breeds i am told. But the big thing is, are they roosters or hens!!! Hoe do i tell? Knowing my luck they will be all roosters! Any tips on tell what sex they are? Or is it too soon. Look forward to hearing any help anyone can offer.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

They are a bit young, but it may be possible for the experts to tell you what sex they all are and possibly the breeds as well. Post some nice clear pics of them here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

Fingers crossed for hens!

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! x2 on Sumi's advice.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Crowing, early enlarged combs and wattles, and the appearance of pointed sickle and hackle feathers will point out the cockerels.

 

[drumstick diva]

also males have a reddened comb coming in whereas females usually have pale pink until they approach point of lay.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[Mrs Henny Penny]

Thanks so much! I have posted pictures of all my 6 chickens on here. I am new to all of this.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[Mrs Henny Penny]

Thanks