Do I have roosters?

[NellyCrowe]

Hi folks.

I decided to add some Banties to the fold. I have a group of 7 two week old chicks. Two of them started showing aggression towards each other last night. They square off and run at each other. This happens from time to time. They sleep together in a group very happily. Is this just natural pecking order, or more indicative of roosters. Everyone else is happy. What do you think?

 

[paddock36]

hens will sometimes do that too. Any redness on combs yet? That's usually a dead giveway.

 

[mama24]

My worst one for doing that is a brahma I got out of the mixed pullet bin. I really hope it's a girl! I already have a RIR cockeral from a red pullet bin!

 

[NellyCrowe]

The babies are still at it. A Partridge Cochin and a Auracana (sp?) both banties, both vying for the #1 spot. Everybody else runs for cover.