Cockerels?

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Hi y’all! I have 10 bantam chicks that are almost 4 weeks old and I have some suspicions of cockerels. I know they are young, but I’m just wondering if anyone can help me. The breeds are, blue Cochin, Millie fleur d’ Uccle, BTW Japanese bantam, and a golden neck d’ Uccle. I also have a suspicious Sebright, but I don’t think anyone can tell at 4 weeks. Thanks for any help!
-ChickenWhisperer101

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Oh, and don’t mind photobombing Donald Goose in the background

 

[cherrynberry]

Hi y’all! I have 10 bantam chicks that are almost 4 weeks old and I have some suspicions of cockerels. I know they are young, but I’m just wondering if anyone can help me. The breeds are, blue Cochin, Millie fleur d’ Uccle, BTW Japanese bantam, and a golden neck d’ Uccle. I also have a suspicious Sebright, but I don’t think anyone can tell at 4 weeks. Thanks for any help!
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I believe the top two are cockerels.

 

[cherrynberry]

I believe the top two are cockerels.

The third one, may be a pullet…but I would give it some more time though.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

I believe the top two are cockerels.

Thanks! Is the hen to roo ratio different or the same for bantams? I have 12 chickens in that flock currently, but might be able to add a few more if need be.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

These are only 3 different birds, right?
Too early to be certain.
First two likely cockerels, agree third one likely a pullet. You need a few more weeks.

 

[cherrynberry]

Thanks! Is the hen to roo ratio different or the same for bantams? I have 12 chickens in that flock currently, but might be able to add a few more if need be.

No, I believe it’s 1:5 or 1:6. Not certain on that though.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Sorry, didn’t label the pictures. It’s 4 birds. 1&2 are my blue Cochin, 3&4 are my Millie fleur, 5 is my Japanese bantam and 6 is my golden neck d Uccle

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Those little bantam boys are just as randy as their standard sized cousins.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Sorry, didn’t label the pictures. It’s 4 birds. 1&2 are my blue Cochin, 3&4 are my Millie fleur, 5 is my Japanese bantam and 6 is my golden neck d Uccle

In that case 5 and 6 appear to be pullets so far.