Did I get swindled?

[Notgoodatchickens]

I have been raising these guys since they were two days old. They are now almost 8 months old. I ordered all females, and obviously it didn’t shake out that way but I still love them. They are supposed to be barred rocks and partridge rocks but I don’t know enough about chickens to confirm or deny that’s what they really are. This is my first flock. I’ve had people I really trust say they are all roosters. And I’ve had people I trust say there are some hens in the mix.
Only two of them crow (Jalapeño and Freckles). No one lays (or if they are they are hiding their stash). And no one mounts (at least not in my presence).
Any chance I have any hens? Or was I swindled and given all roosters?

 

[FunClucks]

Tractor Supply but it’s my understanding that when you order online they are shipped right from Hoovers. I sure have all the luck, huh? Lol

If you ordered sexed pullets, then Hoovers messed up big time. Get out your receipt and get your money back. I think they usually say 80% of their sexed pullets will be pullets, so it's not uncommon to get a roo or two, but not every single one in an order as large as yours - that's excessive, IMO.

You deserve your money back and more for all the time and money you've invested in these birds when what you wanted were hens. I'm so sorry.

 

[Whigru]

They are all 100% cockerels. Feathers and combs tell all. I’ve read that one will become the leader and he will be the main crower, while the others may not crow at all.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Also not Barred Rocks or Partridge Rocks.

 

[MGG]

Yup, all cockerels. Where did you order them from?

 

[Notgoodatchickens]

If you ordered sexed pullets, then Hoovers messed up big time. Get out your receipt and get your money back. I think they usually say 80% of their sexed pullets will be pullets, so it's not uncommon to get a roo or two, but not every single one in an order as large as yours - that's excessive, IMO.

You deserve your money back and more for all the time and money you've invested in these birds when what you wanted were hens. I'm so sorry.

I’m trying to stay positive about the situation but I can’t help but feel a little scammed after all the money I’ve spent raising roosters…
And not to mention I’m having a heck of a time rehoming them which I obviously have to do before I can get hens because I don’t have space for the number of hens needed to support SEVEN roosters. Oh gosh… lol

 

[FunClucks]

I’m trying to stay positive about the situation but I can’t help but feel a little scammed after all the money I’ve spent raising roosters…
And not to mention I’m having a heck of a time rehoming them which I obviously have to do before I can get hens because I don’t have space for the number of hens needed to support SEVEN roosters. Oh gosh… lol

I'm mad on your behalf.

Next time, consider getting sex-linked or auto-sexing breeds. That way you'll know if they're male or female from the beginning based on how they look as chicks, and will not be stuck raising roosters.

Also, post pictures on here and we can help you make sure you got what you think you got.

Sex is visible as early as 6-8 weeks for most birds, and by that time we can usually tell what breed you got also. Sometimes we can tell what breed you have from day old chick pictures if you know what they're supposed to be.

 

[Chicalina]

What a beautiful brotherhood you have there!

The barred ones should be autosexing, so the hatchery has got no excuse.

 

[user651618]

All roos, but Ron Burgandy must be kept. He's badass.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I completely agree, but she’s 1 lol Let’s save that lesson when she can comprehend a little better.
We have had to cull 3 over the last 8 months. I have no problem with it, but she’s just starting to sleep through the night. I don’t need to teach her what killing is/introduce nightmares hahaha

If you are able to rid yourself of the roosters.
I'd get a small group of Bantam Cochin hens, if you aren't interested in lots of eggs. They are calm and would be great with bonding with your 1-year-old. They eat a lot less food.
It's only my opinion so take it or leave it. A group of roosters like that is going to cost a lot of money in feed for nothing.