Is my new hen really a rooster?

[Momma*chicken]

They r about 8 wks she said. However I think they may be more like 10-12wks cuz they have already started little crowing... Not full on crowing, but little squeaks

 

[Folly's place]

Could be, and those early 'crows' are very cute! Bantam boys have a higher pitched crow than the standard roosters'; it's easy to hear the difference.
Mary

 

[Momma*chicken]

Here is the alpha male next to one of my girls.. My girls r 6 wks

 

[Momma*chicken]

 

[Momma*chicken]

T

Could be, and those early 'crows' are very cute! Bantam boys have a higher pitched crow than the standard roosters'; it's easy to hear the difference.
Mary

Hey seem to be doing a little better now... As they get older, would it be a bad idea to keep all 3 cockerels together with the girls... They r brothers, so I think they already have their rankings

 

[Folly's place]

With three cockerels, you will need more pullets/ hens. Chicken math at work!
Mary

 

[Momma*chicken]

With three cockerels, you will need more pullets/ hens. Chicken math at work!
Mary

OK I thought so. Would 2 possibly b OK?

 

[Folly's place]

Mine have been pretty good with each other, having plenty of space, areas to avoid other roos, and more hens. It depends on individual temperments, and space. If you can, keep them longer, so you can select the best to keep. They will be handsome! A young pair.
Adult, not SQ, but nice birds.
Mary

 

[Momma*chicken]

Wow gorgeous! OK. .Thanks for the tips!