New Chick Mom knows nothing about sexing/ breeds- help!

[scarletsmom]

Oh interesting! It could be that scarlet is an Amberlink then, maybe a miscommunication. My friend got 10 chicks for themselves too...maybe they mixed up the 3 I got

 

[Jeff_Stone]

Oh darn...already named them. Leghorn is Scarlet, Sexlink is Henrietta, and "Amberlink" is Winifred lol. Since they were potentially mislabeled to begin with, might as well keep the trend going..This is some great info! Thank you so much. If we're determining based on staring into my soul, scarlet is definitely a girl. She has the sweetest little gaze. Will keep you all updated on Winnie...she's got thick legs and an attitude

Scarlet, Henrietta, and Winifred—excellent names. May they defy TSC’s dubious labeling and thrive! I might add, perfect names Honestly, at this point, embracing the chaos seems like the only logical move. haha Scarlet sounds like she’s already living up to her name—soulful gaze and all. Winnie, though… thick legs and an attitude--sounds on track for either future flock queen energy or the beginnings of a chicken Viking saga. Can’t wait for the next plot twist!

 

[Aundra101]

Why thank you! Anything I can do to help, drop me a line. If I don't know, I will find out!

(And welcome! I see you are relatively new, so welcoming gift fruit basket and the penny tour is on me, hehe).

Appreciate you!

 

[redinator]

BREED/SEXING GUESSES (WITH DISCLAIMERS):​

White Leghorn: Probably female (Leghorn roos are loud and obnoxious early). BUT TSC’s ‘all pullet’ claims are sometimes… optimistic.

Gray ‘Amberlink’: Amberlinks are usually gold/brown—so gray is sus. Could be: A Barred Rock mix (if stripes appear later). A mislabeled Sapphire Gem (they’re slate-gray). Sex? If it’s actually an Amberlink, likely female (sexlinks are usually hens).

Black Sexlink: Should be female (sexlinks are designed to be hens). But: If it’s not, you’ve got a masterclass in false advertising.

HOW TO SPOT A ROO EARLY:​

1. Leg Thickness: Roos = tree trunks. Hens = twigs.
2. Comb/Wattles: Roos develop faster (by 4-6 weeks).
3, Attitude: Roos stare into your soul like they’re auditioning for a Viking role in one of those old movies (about vikings...naturally).

Expectant Steps Forward:​

Watch for ‘oops’ crowing (around 8-12 weeks). Name all chicks gender-neutrally (e.g., ‘Judge’ or ‘Lawsuit’). Embrace the chaos (because TSC chicks are the mystery bags of poultry).

P.S. If the ‘Amberlink’ starts singing opera, we need video.

I'm so stealing this format . . . with permission, pretty please, lol.

 

[redinator]

Oh darn...already named them. Leghorn is Scarlet, Sexlink is Henrietta, and "Amberlink" is Winifred lol. Since they were potentially mislabeled to begin with, might as well keep the trend going..This is some great info! Thank you so much. If we're determining based on staring into my soul, scarlet is definitely a girl. She has the sweetest little gaze. Will keep you all updated on Winnie...she's got thick legs and an attitude

Easy fixes if they're cockerels . . .Scar, Henry and Fred, lol . . .but hoping none need to be changed . . of course.