New Chick momma

[Regrn5]

1st week





Hi Everyone I was so glad to find this awesome website. I love looking at the pictures and reading the posts. Most are very helpful especially to a novice like myself.
I purchased 6 red pullets from tractor supply. Thinking they would be Rhode Island Reds. Then upon reading apparently they contracted a hatchery for a new hybrid chicken Tetra-Tint ( combo of Rhoad Island Red and White leghorn). However the staff was not sure either. So now they are 4 weeks old and I think one may be a Roo. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.



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4 weeks
I think this first pic front center is the Roo???

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Cute babies! It can be hard to tell gender at this age unless something really stands out. Even pullets can grow combs fast with a bit of red in them. In a few weeks you should be able to tell if you have a cockerel or pullet.

Great to have you aboard and enjoy your new babies!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! You can post pictures of the chicks in the What Breed Or Gender Is This forum https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this for some help with telling if you have roosters, as TwoCrows said, they are still young to know for sure.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - it's a little early to positively identify that chick as a cockerel.

 

[gander007]

Cute bunch of chicks

 

[Regrn5]

The pullet I think is a cockrel is the only one with a pronounced comb and starting to get waffles.

 

[Duckopolis]

Glad to have you here! I hope you find everything you need to know and good luck with raising your chickens! Don't forget to take a look at the learning center!