Hens or roos... how are my guesses?

[KDH]

OK, here are my guesses - these are 4 week old golden laced Wyandottes (actually, four weeks and two days - not that it matters). They were straight run, and it's been a guessing game. Ten of these guys go to new homes next weekend (10 days) and I want to be sure that the four I keep are definitely hens. So I appreciate any input... Here are my guesses - what do you guys in the know think?

1. I'm assuming these are both hens because of lack of comb/wattles - even if they don't have equal feathering.

2. I'm assuming these are both roos because of the combs/wattles.

3. This is my favorite girl... I'm pretty sure she's a she...

4. This guy feathered out very early so I assumed hen - but look at the comb and wattles. And he/she's bigger than everyone (always has been). So is she really a he?

5. Not feathering out as quickly, but possibly a hen based on the comb/wattles?

6. Assuming a roo...

7. I dunno. Hen or roo?

8. And another I dunno - hen or roo?

Thanks anyone who can help enlighten me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

 

[LindsayB]

2, 4, 6, 7 - look like roosters to me.

 

[Matt A NC]

Pictures 2, 4, 6, 7 are all roosters. They others are possibly females.

Matt

 

[chicmom]

Thanks for posting this, KD....I have three five week old GLW chicks, that I picked up from the Meyer Hatchery as day old chicks....one is a roo, and I've never been sure which one was the rooster. Now I think I know! Very strange because the little chick that I thought was the rooster still doesn't have all his feathering, but his comb is bigger and pinker than the other two. Now when I get home I'm going to look for those little wattles.......

You have really helped me!

Sharon (Oh, I'm from Ohio too....about 20 miles south of Canton.)

 

[Happy Chooks]

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I agree. Anything at that young age that has pink in the comb is a boy.

 

[chickenlover54]

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I agree except I think the chick in the 1st pic on the right may be a roo, may I see a pic of its comb?

 

[aussieheelr]

I think you're right on with your guesses with 7 being a roo and 8 being a pullet

 

[KDH]

Thanks, guys. I'm hoping I get it right when it comes time to divvy them up!

 

[KDH]

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So Sharon, I'm curious to hear if you figured out which is your roo... I'm not entirely sure on what all of mine are; some my jury is still out.

Oh, we're not too far from you. We're about an hour southeast of Cleveland...

 

[KDH]

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I'd be really curious to see pix of yours, Sharon. We can compare chickens.