Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

[capecodchickie]

Looks like a pullet. 

She seems more aggressive than my other chicks, is this a trait of that breed

 

[Wishing4Wings]

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Hatchery barred rock? To my knowledge, they tend to be near the top of the pecking order. Someone has to be, and they go through a process to determine the order. My barred rock was near the top, but once her position was established, she rarely pecked any other hens (only once that I saw). She was rarely challenged. As she approached, the other would make way. It is a very interesting interaction to observe. Chicks will start the process, but it seems not to be set until after maturity (laying). They go through huge behavioral or "personality" changes around the time they start to lay.

 

[MeBre]

Thank you!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

They are from a private farm near where I am from in NJ. They are about 2 1/2 months old. I will see if I can get better pics of all 3 when I get home from work

They are from hatchery stock. I'm not knocking them. Most of my layers are hatchery birds. It's just that there is usually more variability in the hatchery birds, particularly in the lacing. Males get solid white patches on the wings.

 

[penguinscanfly]

Dominiques. First two pictures are of the same bird, the only one I think may be a hen, the others I think are roosters, and one I am sure is.

 

[Adb4090]

Yes, you got a cockerel. Vent sexing is an art and not 100% accurate. Mistakes happen.

Great! Thank you, I was regretting my decision to not order a cockerel anyway. Their mistake was my gain! We shall name him Snoop, King of the Coop with all of his ladies

 

[capecodchickie]

Hatchery barred rock?  To my knowledge, they tend to be near the top of the pecking order.  Someone has to be, and they go through a process to determine the order.  My barred rock was near the top, but once her position was established, she rarely pecked any other hens (only once that I saw).  She was rarely challenged.  As she approached, the other would make way.  It is a very interesting interaction to observe.  Chicks will start the process, but it seems not to be set until after maturity (laying).  They go through huge behavioral or "personality" changes around the time they start to lay.

She is definitely ruling this roost . We have 3 other chicks same age and the BR is the boss. I was slightly worried she was a rooster but this just may be her. They are all from a hatchery (we go thru the feed store ).

 

[RockinRockHen]

Help. 2 chickens about 11-12 weeks. Not sure we have 2 hens. pictures not great as taken through pen. Any help is appreciated.




Thank you

 

[crash2319]

 

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