Hens or Roosters?

[staceydanny]

Hi all. Can anyone tell us whether we have any hens or roosters in our group of 5 week old chicks? They were purchased as 'White star' eggs from a local farm shop but we are also unsure of the breed of the black one pictured. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

At five weeks the two white chicks furthest back are both cockerels, the one nearest the front is suspect.

 

[donrae]

All three white chicks are male. The black one isn't looking roo-ish at the moment.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

All three white chicks are male. The black one isn't looking roo-ish at the moment.

x2

 

[staceydanny]

Thanks very much. I'll see if I can get a better photo of the black one this afternoon when I'm home from work. They're lovely little birds and have been a joy to watch grow, mum has been doing a fantastic job too and in general have been getting on well with our flock since hatching (3 fully grown hens and the four chicks).

 

[drumstick diva]

x3

 

[staceydanny]

Thanks again for all your input. Here's a closer pic of our black one, it's certainly developing at a slower rate than the others with regards to it's comb and it's a fair bit smaller than the others. Hoping this ones a little hen, fingers crossed.