New Flock

[mlanyi4]

Hello!
I got my chicks this year from TSC. They’re about a week old right now. Will be posting pics/more info as they grow, but would love initial input.

Sold as:
#1/#2 - Barred Rock Pullets
#3/#4 - Sapphire Gem Pullets
#5/#6 - Lavender Orpington Pullets
#7 - EE Pullet

 

[Tookie]

They look to be the breeds they were sold as!

 

[mlanyi4]

I know it’s likely too early to tell, but do any stick out as a roo?

 

[Traffie Chickens]

I know it’s likely too early to tell, but do any stick out as a roo?

They are definitely too young to tell yet. but definitely update as they get older!

 

[Tookie]

I know it’s likely too early to tell, but do any stick out as a roo?

None do, but they're still very young. They need more time.

 

[mlanyi4]

They’re now 4 weeks old. Chicken #2 is looking suspiciously roo-like with a red comb and wattles.
Chicken #1 and #2 are the same breed.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Chick #2 does look like a cockerel.

 

[mlanyi4]

Chick #2 does look like a cockerel.

It’s always the friendly ones

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

It’s always the friendly ones

Unfortunately it usually is. Whenever someone asks if their chick is a pullet or cockerel, and they say it's really friendly, that's my first clue it's a boy. It's not foolproof by any means, and I actually currently have some very friendly pullet chicks, but it's a "warning sign"

 

[Tookie]

They’re now 4 weeks old. Chicken #2 is looking suspiciously roo-like with a red comb and wattles.
Chicken #1 and #2 are the same breed.
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#2 is definitely a cockerel. #1 needs some more time!