Chick Behavior

[drdoolittle]

I recently bought 14 chicks from a farmer and his wife who have a beautiful set up and gorgeous chickens. They also gave me 4 18- month old hens for free!
Most of the chicks I picked out are buff or buff-laced orpingtons with a few australorp thrown in for different color.....I love a variety in my flock.

Anyway, my question is, are all the chicks that show sparring behavior definitely roosters? I'm pretty sure at least 2 are roos since they are already so much bigger and have very noticeable combs already.

 

[sourland]

No. Pullets as well as cockerels will spar/mock fight.

 

[nuthatched]

You can post pictures of the birds in question for people to identify gender.

 

[drdoolittle]

No. Pullets as well as cockerels will spar/mock fight.

That is QUITE a relief, lol!

 

[drdoolittle]

You can post pictures of the birds in question for people to identify gender.

I will post pics tomorrow if I get time. My problem is that I love roosters as much, sometimes MORE than my hens. It's going to be difficult if I have to cull.