Black sex links

[Kad123]

I purchased these black sex links from Kahoot 2 1/2 weeks ago, and I noticed that all three of them already have distinct combs and wattles. I was wondering if anyone has ever experienced this before with this breed and should I take them back, assuming that they are all male. I am only looking for hens.

 

[Yardmom]

Is Kahoot a store? Black sex links would indicate a difference between male and female. Usually males are barred (white dots on head at hatch) and females are not.
It does seem like a lot of wattle for 2 and half weeks.

 

[Kad123]

Is Kahoot a store? Black sex links would indicate a difference between male and female. Usually males are barred (white dots on head at hatch) and females are not.
It does seem like a lot of wattle for 2 and half weeks.

Yes, Kahoots is a feed supply store.

None of them had a white spot on their heads, but as you said, the wattles are throwing me off. I have never had this cross before, but I guess they are sometimes used as meat birds as well, because they grow really fast. (I called the store and spoke to a gentleman there.). I also sent over some pictures to see what he thought. I guess we will see, but I want to take them back if they’re roosters!

 

[Kad123]

yes, Kahoots is a feed supply store.

 

[JedJackson]

I see nothing that indicates they are anything other than what they were advertised as being. Some females just develop faster than others.

 

[SilverBirds]

If they really are BSL, they should all be females. I've noticed that many sex link hybrid females tend to comb up faster than most other breeds. Probably because they are meant to mature quick and start laying eggs early.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

If they really are BSL, they should all be females. I've noticed that many sex link hybrid females tend to comb up faster than most other breeds. Probably because they are meant to mature quick and start laying eggs early.

Agreed.