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Hi all. I purchased four chicks from a local breeder who guarantees pullets. They are now six weeks old. My favorite, an easter-egger, is showing signs of cockerel. The policy is I can return a roo for another chick or pullet. Question is, if my easter-egger is returned, am I better off getting a 4 week old pullet to add to my three who are 6 weeks, or wait until next year once my remaining hens are adults and try adding a few new chicks, instead of just the one? Thanks!
 

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LTAY1946 said:
Hello and Welcome to BYC! I have no experience adding the breed that you have. I have one pen that I hatched together in March & April. No problems.
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Thanks. I would like to have four, so if I can just make a switch at this age without any bullying that is what I'd prefer! Maybe I get lucky and she is a hen? :D
 
Theorrin said:
either or your gonna have to do intros. question is to you wanna raise more chicks or not
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I loved the chick stage and mine are quite friendly. They all sit on my lap and will jostle for the best spot. The breeder has four week old lavender Orpingtons. The easter eggers available are only two weeks.
 
triciayoung said:
Welcome. I say keep the rooster if you can. If you cannot, then I would wait to add at least another 3 the same age.
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Would love to keep him. My town doesn't allow roosters so if I do would mean a crow collar. I had to get a permit from Board of Health and they told me specifically so I can't claim I didn't know. :(
 
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow

If you can't keep roosters, you might return him and get more chicks now. It's much easier to integrate chicks together than it is chicks to adults later.

Good luck with your flock and welcome to ours!
 

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