He or she

[WingItRanch]

Thank you all for the replies, all the chicks were suppose to be straight run (Hens only) Her name was Ms. P so now I guess I have a Mr. P

He's handsome. FYI "straight run" means they don't sex them so your chances are 50/50 of getting males or females.

If they state they are sexed pullets, that means they are 90% likely to be female. There's never a 100% guarantee unless the breed is sex linked or auto sexing.

 

[SilverBirds]

Thank you all for the replies, all the chicks were suppose to be straight run (Hens only) Her name was Ms. P so now I guess I have a Mr. P

Straight run means that they are not sexed and you have a chance at getting males or females.

 

[ClickityChick123]

all the chicks were suppose to be straight run

That just happened to me with a lavender orphington that was "straight run" as well, but then our "pullet" started crowing and growing spurs. We just gave him to our friend who is actually allowed to have roosters.

 

[ClickityChick123]

Sorry! I didn't mean straight run, I meant they were all supposed to be girls!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Some hatcheries have a guarantee. If where you got it doesn't, and you can't have roosters, we have a Buy/Sell Forum here or try Facebook poultry groups for your state/area, or Craigslist.

Good luck! We're glad you're here!

 

[Chickenpoonumber2]

My white leghorns are about the same age (11 weeks in this photo) their combs are still pretty small.

Also, welcome to BYC! My original post was a he/she post as well and I've found a very welcoming and knowledgeable community here.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Vickiek]

I live in a small rural town and so far I guess having a rooster is ok, one can hear others crowing in the mornings and evenings. I will keep Mr. P, as he has a special place in my heart along with my other chicks, they love to cuddle! I will post pics of the ladies later when the light is good.

 

[nuthatched]

Thank you all for the replies, all the chicks were suppose to be straight run (Hens only) Her name was Ms. P so now I guess I have a Mr. P

Straight run means nobody has been checked for sex, it's as hatched.
Only one cockerel is really good for straight run

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello again!