New bird on the block - Roo vs. Hen

[HIBBLEZOOEIEIO]

We are new to the chicky farm, but looking forward to raising a "bakers dozen" of chicks for pets and eggs....

We have some chicks coming our way... Please does anybody know how to tell what sex a chick is....

We are getting a few RIR, White Leghorn, and Barred Rock... Any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated....

 

[gritsar]

If you order from a hatchery, you can usually ask them to mark any cockerels you order. You can also order sex-link chickens so you'll know by color what sex they are from time of hatch. Otherwise you just have to wait until they are a bit older, at least 4 to 6 weeks old. Then an experienced eye can usually pick out the cockerels.
Welcome to BYC!

 

[Justino]

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but remeber, they can change alot lol every week i posted pics of my 4EE chicks and every time it would be either "all pullets" or "all cockerals" LOL turns out i had all pullets

 

[cmom]

Please post some pics when you get them. We would love to see them!!!