Hoover’s Mix Up?

[FowlPlay2]

I bought some pullets from a home and garden store who gets their chicks from Hoover’s hatchery. They only sell pullets, however I have a 2 week old austrolorp chick who has a darker comb than the other austrolorps. Like a lot darker. As I mentioned before, I only ordered hens. Is there anyway that Hoover’s had a mix up and I got a rooster? Just curious because I’ve heard of them mixing up before.

 

[Ajp23]

It happens alllll the time

 

[Ecarroll]

It’s definitely possible, Hoovers or the store you got them from could have mixed them up. Happens all the time, especially with chicks from tsc. Could you post a picture? We could check if it really is a cockerel.

 

[FowlPlay2]

It happens alllll the time

Okay, I was planning on getting a rooster anyway at some point, so this does save me an extra step. Thanks!

 

[Ajp23]

Okay, I was planning on getting a rooster anyway at some point, so this does save me an extra step. Thanks!

I’ve had several surprises and have learned to expect almost anything with shipped chicks

 

[FowlPlay2]

It’s definitely possible, Hoovers or the store you got them from could have mixed them up. Happens all the time, especially with chicks from tsc. Could you post a picture? We could check if it really is a cockerel.

I know they aren’t the best, but I woke her (him?) up from a nap I’m going to try to get some better ones later. I know it doesn’t look super dark, but the rest are still a bright yellow. Could she just be older than the rest?

 

[FowlPlay2]

It’s definitely possible, Hoovers or the store you got them from could have mixed them up. Happens all the time, especially with chicks from tsc. Could you post a picture? We could check if it really is a cockerel.

Also, I got them from a small business, if that affects anything.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Very common. Hatcheries vent sex their chicks. Vent sexing is only about 90% accurate and could be even less if the person who is doing the sexing is inexperienced.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Also, I got them from a small business, if that affects anything.

It's probably better that you got them from a small business rather than a place like Tractor Supply.

 

[FowlPlay2]

Very common. Hatcheries vent sex their chicks. Vent sexing is only about 90% accurate and could be even less if the person who is doing the sexing is inexperienced.

Okay, and I got 23 chicks so I’m sure the likelihood of her being a him is much higher