Can't tell if I have 2 males, Barred Plymouth Rock and Australorp

[katielovinlife]

Hi. I'm new to chicken everything and I am worried I may have 2 males.

My first question is, do you think they are males?

Second, if they are what should I do? They are almost a few months old and I am allowed 2 roosters by law but I only wanted eggs and am worried they'll cause unnecessary drama for my hens. I appreciate suggestions.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Age?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

The Barred Plymouth Rock is definitely a cockerel. The Australorp is iffy.

 

[Birds of a Feather]

How old are they?

 

[katielovinlife]

How old are they?

They are 2 months old.

 

[katielovinlife]

Age?

2 months old

 

[Frazzemrat1]

pair of cockerels. How many pullets do you have?

 

[katielovinlife]

pair of cockerels. How many pullets do you have?

If both are cockerels I then have 5 pullets. I have 7 birds total.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

If both are cockerels I then have 5 pullets. I have 7 birds total.

Once they're old enough to start mating, they may over mate the girls. You may want to consider separating them from the girls at that time, or finding a new home for one of them.

 

[Birds of a Feather]

You could also keep them in a seperate rooster flock. There are a few articles on rooster flocks on Backyard Chickens.