Do u think roos or pullets

[The Happster]

Weird thing. Although they are only 6 -7 weeks old. When I pat them they squat??
I always thought this was a hen trait not a rooster.
These little buggers are confusing me

It won't be squatting in the way pullets do it.
Squatting is the hen being submissive and allowing you to mate...which would occur when the pullet is becoming sexually mature...which also wouldn't be at 7 weeks.

 

[Ruggier_chicks]

Oh, and welcome to BYC, were eggcited to have you with us!!!

Thank you so much for allowing me to be here.

 

[Ruthster55]

Baby cockerels are often the most adventurous and for that reason, can be a child’s first choice as the “friendliest” chicks.

The best picks from a bin are the shy but healthy chicks....

I think you have cockerels.

I know this news is disappointing. Want to welcome you to BYC.

 

[Ruggier_chicks]

It won't be squatting in the way pullets do it.
Squatting is the hen being submissive and allowing you to mate...which would occur when the pullet is becoming sexually mature...which also wouldn't be at 7 weeks.

I didn't think it would be squatting in a submissive way. However it's weird. I put my hand over top and pat downwards towards tail gently with no pressure and they literally almost lay down. Like a squat.
These buggers confuse me as certain things say hen but looking at the comb and wattle they say roo.
I guess all I can really do is wait.

 

[The Happster]

Unfortunately, neither have a chance of being female.
The combs alone at that age are male. Then they also have red leakage.
I'm sorry. Can you find some pullets for your daughter to replace them?

 

[Ruthster55]

I didn't think it would be squatting in a submissive way. However it's weird. I put my hand over top and pat downwards towards tail gently with no pressure and they literally almost lay down. Like a squat.
These buggers confuse me as certain things say hen but looking at the comb and wattle they say roo.
I guess all I can really do is wait.

You are training them well. When you push through them or put your hand over the young ones, you are teaching them who’s boss. It’s best to teach them young.

 

[Ruggier_chicks]

Baby cockerels are often the most adventurous and for that reason, can be a child’s first choice as the “friendliest” chicks.

The best picks from a bin are the shy but healthy chicks....

I think you have cockerels.

I know this news is disppointing. Want to welcome you to BYC.

Had a feeling. My eldest is going to be so disappointed. They are so friendly falling in love more and more every day.
If roos gonna have to look at rehoming.

 

[Ruggier_chicks]

Unfortunately, neither have a chance of being female.
The combs alone at that age are male. Then they also have red leakage.
I'm sorry. Can you find some pullets for your daughter to replace them?

Damn
Gonna have to look around and see if I can find some sound the similar age.
Gonna be sad to see them go that's for sure. Although only had four 4 weeks we have all grown to love them. Evan my toy poodle likes them

 

[Ruggier_chicks]

You are training them well. When you push through them or put your hand over the young ones, you are teaching them who’s boss. It’s best to teach them young.

Thank you.
We try our best. My girls and I are all animal lovers . Gonna be hard to say goodbye to these ones
Hopefully can get good temperaments for the next ones (should/ when) we get more

 

[Ruthster55]

Had a feeling. My eldest is going to be so disappointed. They are so friendly falling in love more and more every day.
If roos gonna have to look at rehoming.

Dealing with the males is probably the most difficult part of having chickens.

With experience, you will be able to pick some sweet pullet chicks.

I’m glad the toy poodle likes the chicks. I have needed to keep dogs away from the chickens. These dogs are big, and we needed to build them out. Our dog is a notorious egg-eater.

We built a secure run. Now, I am only dealing with possums and maybe an owl.