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[Mrsrollo83]

Hi everyone, I’ve never kept chickens before but always wanted to. We have acquired 3 chicks who are now 5 weeks old. 2 are Brahmas and 1 I think is a barred Plymouth Rock. These chicks were hatched at my sons nursery. I would love to know what sex they all are. I think Charlie our barred rock is a cockerel. I’m hoping the 2 Brahmas are pullets. Here are some pics of my furry kids.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad to have you here with us. Cute fluff balls!

Thanks for joining!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I'd say your are correct with identifying your little fella. Posting the pics here is the best place for expert feedback - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/what-breed-or-gender-is-this.15/

More generally, on this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Cute chicks, it looks like they are doing well (and know how to make themselves at home, lol).

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
I think Charlie is a boy too.
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[Joeschooks]

Welcome to BYC! There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[drumstick diva]

Looks like dark Brahmas and Barred Rock. I think by 8 weeks of age BR's can be sexed- Brahmas are slow to develop

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[Mrsrollo83]

Looks like dark Brahmas and Barred Rock. I think by 8 weeks of age BR's can be sexed- Brahmas are slow to develop

Only 2 weeks to wait then thank you