My Suspect Roo's Opinions Please

[MrsRevDr]

These are who I suspect are Roo's out of my chicks, also when I posted once befpre someone said they didn't think these we're Rhode Island Reds which is what the seller claimed they were. Any opinions welcome.

 

[MrsRevDr]

#1 is a black sex link

 

[Jchantecler]

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I don't know what that is, but if it is a black sex-link, it's female. Also, the others look like Rhode Island Reds to me.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

#s 1 and 2 look like pullets. #3 looks like a roo. 2 RIR and a BSL maybe???? I'm no expert though.....

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

You don't say what age the chicks are, but they look about 8 weeks to me.


I would say #1 is a cockerel - not sure on the black sexlink thingie or not.

#2 might be a pullet but could be a late maturing cockerel - not a RIR

#3 is a cockerel and not a RIR

 

[peacemaker]

Can't help with the breed but I can help with the sex. Tie a magnet to a piece of thread( I would make it at least 8 inches) , hold the chicken in your hand on it's back. Hold the magnet over the chicken between it's legs. The magnet will start to move. If it makes circles, it's a pullet. If it swings back and forth like a pendulum, it's a roo. Don't laugh. 100% accurate 100% of the time. Learned from an old farmer.

 

[Soaring Chicks]

What color is the legs on the blk chick?
they look green to me. Also does it have a single comb or is that a pea comb?
#2 pullet #3 roo

 

[MrsRevDr]

his legs are grayish/black, no idea about his comb his neck is sooo long I assumed he was a roo they are 6/7 weeks, the farm where I bought them claimed they we're BSL and Rhode Island Reds.