Barred rocks or cuckoo marans?? 3 weeks old

[Allegro]

Hi all, I’m very new to chickens (3 weeks new!). I thought I got six barred rock pullets from Tractor Supply...but now that their feathers are coming in, I am seeing some confusing differences. I have had one that is definitely barred rock that has been lighter than the others, but has darkish legs and feet. I’m wondering if she is a he. Now I’m noticing that two of the others have different coloring. I did a little research and am now thinking they may be cuckoo marans. (Which is kinda cool, just unexpected.)

I tried to take good photos. I really did. I read the guidelines. But I didn’t have much luck. If you have any opinions based on what you see, I’d love to hear your opinions. If not, I will try another day!

Thanks!

 

[Kylo_Hen!]

it is hard to sex at this age try throwing a hat or something in the brooder and the ones that run are hens and the ones that stay or approach the hat are roos but you cant bo 100% sure

 

[Alexandra33]

Yellow legs = Barred Rock, while pink legs = Cuckoo Marans. So far, I'm only seeing BRs (those with legs visible ).

In the last picture, I spy 3 definite cockerels: far left, middle, and far right.

~Alex

 

[Allegro]

Yellow legs = Barred Rock, while pink legs = Cuckoo Marans. So far, I'm only seeing BRs (those with legs visible ).

In the last picture, I spy 3 definite cockerels: far left, middle, and far right.

~Alex

I was worried someone would say that, but I agree. Definite red combs. So now the question is...if I get some new chicks, can I keep them with these, or will they need to be separated till older?

 

[Flockandfowl46]

It's kind of a crapshoot I havnt had good outcomes putting bigger chicks with smaller chicks in the brooder age there usually is a lot of bullying I personally wouldn't recommend it hun

 

[Alexandra33]

I was worried someone would say that, but I agree. Definite red combs. So now the question is...if I get some new chicks, can I keep them with these, or will they need to be separated till older?

It's not fun agreeing on this subject...

It all depends on the individual birds. I've integrated chicks of different ages before with no issues, but that doesn't guarantee you wouldn't. I'd say be prepared beforehand to separate in case excessive picking ensues, and give it a go.

~Alex

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Three barred rock pullets and three barred rock cockerels.

 

[Allegro]

I am not going back to TSC for more chicks. I ordered some pullets from Meyer hatchery instead. Maybe my odds will be better. Now I just have to find a home or dinner table for my boys.

 

[Alexandra33]

I am not going back to TSC for more chicks. I ordered some pullets from Meyer hatchery instead. Maybe my odds will be better. Now I just have to find a home or dinner table for my boys.

Meyer is a wonderful choice. I don't think you'll be disappointed in the slightest.

~Alex

 

[Allegro]

After looking more closely today, I have four cockerels and two pullets. Thanks, TSC. Lesson learned.