Hen or cockerel ?

[Nlnopper]

I purchased "sexed" female chicks, they are now about 15 weeks old...but seems to me I may have only 1 hen and 3 cockerels. Thoughts?

 

[sloanbychoice]

Oh boy! I hope not, but it’s looking like it.

 

[Bama4545]

Where did you get them from? I have an order coming in July and I hope I get better results than that

 

[chrissynemetz]

I'm sorry, but I think you're right. It looks like three cockerels and one pullet.

 

[Nlnopper]

Tractor Supply I'm looking for a more reputable place to purchase some layers now.

 

[Bama4545]

thanks. Mine are coming from Meyer hatchery so maybe in a few months I will be able to tell yall how they did.

 

[MountainWoman73]

Yup. They were probably mixed up by the hatchery. Or they were straight run and the employee didn't realize what that meant.

 

[LaFleche]

If you purchased them as sexed pullets and paid the corresponding higher price, Tractor Supply should correct their error and give you three sure pullets for free.
This time choose a breed like Barred Rocks or similar as you will be able to tell the sex right from the start.