Help with Genders - 12 Weeks Old

[mbcrawf72]

Hi folks! I've had older hens and a roo for several years, but just had my first experience hatching fertilized eggs (for the kiddos). I could use some help identifying the roosters from these photos if you care to chime in. Some of my older gals have bright red combs and wattles, so I'm having some trouble with this (except with the one that's already crowing). Thanks!!

 

[BaaKaaawk]

Updated based on new pictures added!

1. Hen
2. Roo
3. Hen
4. Hen
5. Roo
6. With better picture: Hen

 

[16Chickens Keeper]

With my experience, I can only assume that the 2nd and 4th are cockerels

 

[sourland]

2 and 5 appear to be cockerels

 

[crazychickenlady5]

2 and 6 look like roos to me. Maybe 5 too.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Agree with @sourland the only cockerels are the two pictured in the middle; 2 and 5. The rest are pullets!

 

[sylviethecochin]

Are your hens barred? It looks almost like you have home-made sexlinks.

 

[Lesjr883]

2 and 5 are boys.

 

[CityslickerHomestead]

I agree with the majority of posts - #2 and #5 are cockerels to me. The rest I’m either leaning Pullet or unsure. But at 12 weeks of age, I’d say it’s fairly clear what they are. Have any crowed yet?

 

[mbcrawf72]

Are your hens barred? It looks almost like you have home-made sexlinks.

We (child pressure) won these eggs from a farm at our local flock swap and yes, each one is unique and intentionally bred to make it easier to determine sex...unfortunately, I was unable to differentiate at birth...not that it would have made a difference.