I really hope these barred rocks are girls

[Kiki]

So if we order older, for sure females online, you think we can still get them friendly with us? We went with Barred Rocks because we heard they are good for beginner, relatively quiet and friendly.

Why not order chicks from a hatchery?
Ideal poultry hatches out on Wednesdays.

Where about are you located?

 

[Kiki]

At this point I wouldn't be surprised if they aren't pure bred. Which honestly I wouldn't care, but I don't want to do any more dealings with these people. Sad as it is, that's what I get for trying to go locally :/

People are shady.
They will tell you what ever you want to hear to make a buck.

 

[Kiki]

The comb on the one is scary but I don't think they are too light. I wouldn't rush to get rid of them just yet.

 

[sylviethecochin]

People are shady.
They will tell you what ever you want to hear to make a buck.

Or they read a "wing sexing" tutorial online, or hatched them from "rounder" eggs, or picked them up by the scruff of the neck to see whether they lifted or dropped their feet. You know how it is.

 

[BarredRockMommy]

Definently look like 2 cockerels at least. Last batch we got(total of 7). All were supposed to be pullets, 1 was a pullet out of 7!!! dont go by wing length like the people i got them from.

 

[MountainWoman73]

I'd be frustrated too if I was you. Looks like 3 cockerels to me.

 

[kraftykrow]

Hey everyone! We found someone local willing to take them. I'm going to order 3 started Barred Rock pullets online. I've looked at the popular choices and am considering Meyer since they are closer to where I live so the shipping is vastly cheaper than Mypetchicken, Cackle Hatchery, and Murray McMurray. Anyone have experience with Meyer or any out companies they could suggest.

Thank you everyone again!

 

[kraftykrow]

People are shady.
They will tell you what ever you want to hear to make a buck.

It's so unfortunate because I really like to shop locally.

 

[kraftykrow]

I'd be frustrated too if I was you. Looks like 3 cockerels to me.

Everyone told me to not get attached to chickens like we do our other pets, but that's just impossible. Have spent almost a month with the too big ones getting them friendly with me and now it's for not. I wish I had the means to keep roos.

 

[BarredRockMommy]

@kraftykrow
That's wonderful you found them a home! Good luck with your new girls!!!!!