gender identification

[TenTanToes]

We were hoping for hens but haven't had such great luck so far. We bought six 2 week olds and ended up with 5 roosters. I sold them and in early December bought 2 more who I was told were definitely hens and the people thought they were either laying or were close to laying....and then one started crowing today. I am not certain how old these birds are, somewhere around 5 months, and no eggs from any. These are the only 3 chickens we have, and while it was #1 who was crowing, I figured I should just post pictures to make sure it was a roo before I found a new home for him. I'm also posting pics of the other 2 just to get a consensus on their gender as well. Thanks.

#1

#2

#3

 

[M To The Maxx]

#3 is the only hen.

 

[chickenlover54]

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yep

 

[Mahonri]

Roo, Roo, Pullet.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

#3 is the only girly! Sorry!!!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Well, if it is any consolation, the first two are really pretty roos. I know

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

Have you bought both batches from the same person?


Sounds like they may be trying to pull something on you....

 

[TenTanToes]

NOOOO! Even #2?! How can you tell what they are?

 

[TenTanToes]

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No, I got them from different people each time. I've definitely learned from all this to be more discerning about who I buy from.

 

[REINABUGY]

1. Roo
2. Roo
3. Hen