Help identifying gender

[Nursebethlee]

Hi all, I am fairly new to having backyard chickens (since February). I've already dealt with my share of problems (losing 5 chicks to a dog and then later 5 pullets to a raccoon!). I also had a woman sell me pullets covered in lice (ugh) .So I'm a bit disturbed by the latest thing. I had a woman sell me two chickens she claimed were laying hens. They were in a cage at the time but now that I've gotten them home and looked at them more I'm afraid they are roosters . They are supposedly about 5-7 months old. Thoughts? And no they haven't laid any eggs in the 3 days I've had them. The black is a langshan and the other is a blue laced red Wyandotte.

 

[Flockandfowl46]

Sorry for all your misfortune hun but hate to tell you those are cockerals

 

[KikiLeigh02]

I'm afraid those are both cockerels. I'm sorry, you've had such a rough start.

 

[DobieLover]

Definitely cockerels. Sorry you had to deal with someone so unscrupulous.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Oh boy... you have gotten a terrible start. And yes those are indeed cockerels.

I would call her and ask to return her boys and get a refund. No accusations needed.

If there is no correct response... I MIGHT file charges for bait and switch... what she did is theft in my eyes.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Did you figure out how to get rid of your lice?

 

[Chickassan]

I'd take them back and get my money. She knew those wern't hens, at that age it is very obvious. Are they crowing yet? Geeze, some people.

 

[Nursebethlee]

Did you figure out how to get rid of your lice?

Yes I think I have that covered now! Thanks.

 

[Nursebethlee]

I'd take them back and get my money. She knew those wern't hens, at that age it is very obvious. Are they crowing yet? Geeze, some people.

No, haven't heard any crowing yet. And it does look obvious to me too but I guess I just believed her...she's been breeding and selling for over 20 years!

 

[Nursebethlee]

Oh boy... you have gotten a terrible start. And yes those are indeed cockerels.

I would call her and ask to return her boys and get a refund. No accusations needed.

If there is no correct response... I MIGHT file charges for bait and switch... what she did is theft in my eyes.

I did text her asking her to send me a refund (she lives 2 hours away and I have no desire to drive back). I just told her a friend confirmed they were male. I paid $60 so I hope she refunds but she has yet to respond (and before she gave quick responses) so I am guessing I will never see the money. Not sure there is much I can do.