guess genders of my chicks at 3 weeks? and any input on breed? breed: especially on #5

[jk9chicks]

my guesses have changed a little over time...but my current guesses are:
#1 pullet- black star?
#2 pullet- black star?
#3 cockerel- barred rock?
#4 cockerel- blue laced red wyandotte?
#5 cockerel- don't know?
#6 pullet- gold star?
#7 pullet- gold star?
#8 cockerel- gold star?
#9 pullet- rhode island white?

http://9chicks.blogspot.com/

I was told these are gold star, black star, rhode island white, blue laced red wyandotte and barred rock

#5 doesn't match any of those breeds, as far as I can tell...but he is the nicest little guy. My son loves him and I think the feeling is mutual.

 

[jk9chicks]

#5 is gone...we are so so sad....
a raccoon stole him while they were enjoying time outside today.

 

[AZBootsie]

Adorable babies

. I am sorry you lost one.

 

[Ebers]

I recently lost the only chick my kids had officially named which was also my favorite don't quit & miss the ejoyment of owning them my chickens are excellent therapy and I love them

 

[ramirezframing]

#1 jersey giant, #2 black sex link (pullet), #3 barred rock rooster, #4 blue laced red wyandotte, #5 might have been a delawear #6 & #7 might be red sex links (pullets) #8 & #9 might be white rocks or leghorns

 

[jk9chicks]

thank you Ebers...sorry to hear you had a loss too.

#5 (Zack) was one of my favorites...but it hurt even worse, knowing it was my son's.
Zack was such a good chick too...one of the few that jumps at the chance to be held.
I feel discouraged...wondering how am I going to build a run that is critter proof, but moveable.
Thanks for your words on encouragement.
I do find animals to be good therapy...
My son has developmental delays (has not been diagnosised yet-but he is very possibly on the autism spectrum).
I really want to continue having these chicks, but I am concerned for them and feeling horrible and missing Zack.
I really hope we can figure this out...and not lose anymore.

 

[ramirezframing]

there's a coop page/ section here that has information and pictures of other peolpe's coops you might be able to get an idea for there

 

[Ebers]

I've built 3 coops in the last 2 months all were intended to be moveable but in the end they were too big to move easily I but there are several styles to choose from on the net I'm sure you can find one that fits ur needs

 

[jk9chicks]

thanks...I will look for ideas on the coop page. Our coop is looking pretty good I think...but it's the run that I worry about (for now).
I think we will probably build a permanant run (fort knox style) and a movable run (that can only be used when we are with them (roof on both)).
Our coop has a few layers to it...wood, chicken wire, plastic, insulation and more wood. I will have to double check the roof and floor though... and get weather stripping for the door to make it fit better...(right now there is a 1-2" gap which I've heard weasels can sometimes sqeeze through).
this picture is pre-door. I will go to the coop section and check it out...and post there soon, with a new picture with door....it would be nice if there was a check list to make sure you have all the bases covered...
And Thank you for your guesses on the breeds. I am still trying to take photos of them weekly as they change.
I was told they go through an 'ugly' phase...but I haven't seen it yet...they are as cute as the day they were born.

 

[Ebers]

This is the most recent coop & run I built It was built to house my wifes silver laced wyandottes "which I love by the way"