If anyone could tell me if they are male or female and what age you think they may be. We got them on May 31st. I will post a pic from that day to how how big they were then. Thank you in advance!
Gender & age
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The black one looks like the only rooster. The others are pullets.
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Do I need to feed them something other than the grow crumbles
Fist one is a RIR, next one is a BO, the last one know idea. To me they all look like pullets. Keep feeding them starter/ grower.
1 is a production red around 7-9 weeks
2- is a BO pullet same age
3- black Cochin cockerel same age
Some people do keep their chicks on grower, which is 16-18% protein, I personally use starter with 20% to 24% protein until about 22 weeks.
2- is a BO pullet same age
3- black Cochin cockerel same age
Some people do keep their chicks on grower, which is 16-18% protein, I personally use starter with 20% to 24% protein until about 22 weeks.
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Yes keep them on the 18%grower/starter feed. Once they reach 18 weeks they should eat a 16%layer feed with either oyster shells or eggshells on the side.
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The problem is I don't know how old they are.
Do I continue with the grit and oyster shells? Sorry for all the questions I am very new at this.
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No problem. Continue the grit. Your birds look to be about 14 weeks old. So in about 4-6 weeks give them the layer feed and calcium.
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How can you tell the black one is a male? This may be a dumb ? But Can they be neutered like dogs. Lol I don't want more chickens. I live in the city we are only allowed 4 and that one is my husbands favorite.
The comb is bigger on the black one. I myself am not good at sexing chickens by photos so am not saying one way or another.
You don't neuter roosters. With chickens you practice population control by eating their eggs.
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