I bought my chickens at tractor supply and cant determine the sex or breed

[Martiver4]

I'm trying to determine the sex and breed so I can research more into there presences and needs. Please and thank you

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Where did you get them? I see one White Cochin Bantam pullet, two Lavender Orpington cockerels, one Salmon Faverolles pullet, and a Blue Marans pullet (most likely)

 

[WhySayWhat]

The white/brown one is definitely a Salmon Favorelle, probably a pullet. I want one so bad, but have never managed to get my hands on one...

 

[Star silkies]

The white/brown one is definitely a Salmon Favorelle, probably a pullet. I want one so bad, but have never managed to get my hands on one...

The salmon favorelles are one of the sweetest breeds out there. And so happy when you pay attention to their chicken chatting.

 

[WhySayWhat]

Omg I got her from tractor supply but I never read that name on any of the labels.

I ordered from Meyer Hatchery this year and was really hoping I got one in the rare breed mix since they were "sold out" of ordering them specifically, lol. Most of the rare breed possibilities were Polish and I didn't get a single Polish either! I did get a Splash Orpington, which is beatiful...but I wasn't thrilled with getting 3 solid white chicks (one is a White Cochin with feathered feet). I don't know that I'll ever order a "grab bag" again though...I'll order pairs or sets of 3 so I know what I have.

 

[Martiver4]

I ordered from Meyer Hatchery this year and was really hoping I got one in the rare breed mix since they were "sold out" of ordering them specifically, lol. Most of the rare breed possibilities were Polish and I didn't get a single Polish either! I did get a Splash Orpington, which is beatiful...but I wasn't thrilled with getting 3 solid white chicks (one is a White Cochin with feathered feet). I don't know that I'll ever order a "grab bag" again though...I'll order pairs or sets of 3 so I know what I have.

I'm thinking of ordering from a hatchery next year instead of tractor supply since I didn't know they give you whatever and sometimes you can end up with all roosters I'm glad from the 6 I have 2. Now with more research I know I want egg laying chickens

 

[Martiver4]

Yes! The lighter grey are the Orpingtons, darker grey the Marans, light brown the Faverolles, and white the Cochin Bantam

Thank you so much I really hope to get one day as good as you in identifying my chickens. It was very interesting right now doing research. Quick question am I going to have to get rid of one of my roosters? Or can they live together in harmony.

 

[PopoMyers]

I'm thinking of ordering from a hatchery next year instead of tractor supply since I didn't know they give you whatever and sometimes you can end up with all roosters I'm glad from the 6 I have 2. Now with more research I know I want egg laying chickens

There are some breeds that are easy to sex because of color at hatching. The two breeds I have that are easy to tell are ISA browns and Welsummers.

 

[Star silkies]

Where did you get them? I see one White Cochin Bantam pullet, two Lavender Orpington cockerels, one Salmon Faverolles pullet, and a Blue Marans pullet (most likely)

I also spotted lavender orpington and salmon favorelles

 

[Martiver4]

I see two cockerels.. the orpingtons. The rest are pullets

Thank you so much. I'm not sure how everyone can tell but I hope to be that good one day.