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

[Jayla123]

Are these roosters? They are Saphire gems and a bantam. I am for sure that they are roosters but my dad seems to think otherwise!

they are all 3 months old and yes they are the same age

 

[Jayla123]

they are all 3 months old and yes they are the same age

I also meant that I am not for sure but my dad thinks that they are hens. He is really hoping they are hens.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

they are all 3 months old and yes they are the same age

I'm not familiar with the breed except for what I read. Did you pay for pullets? They seem very developed for 12 weeks... maybe they mature quickly.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Also wondering where you got them...

 

[Jayla123]

I'm not familiar with the breed except for what I read. Did you pay for pullets? They seem very developed for 12 weeks... maybe they mature quickly.
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I was told by the lady getting the chicks they were pullets but then when I checked out I was charged for straight runs. I was not able to return because they were live birds. Yes they are 3 months. I am all new to keeping chickens and am really confused right now.

 

[Jayla123]

I'm not familiar with the breed except for what I read. Did you pay for pullets? They seem very developed for 12 weeks... maybe they mature quickly.

I was told by the lady getting the chicks they were pullets but then when I checked out I was charged for straight runs. I was not able to return because they were live birds. Yes they are 3 months. I am all new to keeping chickens and am really confused right now.
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Tractor supply

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Me too! If they are sex-linked and straight run, anyone who knows the difference (males will have white head spot) can pick out all the pullets. Do you remember white head spots?
When I first saw your pics, I thought 4 month old pullets getting close to point of lay. It is very confusing, but now I'm afraid you might be right about cockerels, although I don't see any male pointed saddle or hackle feathers. Maybe too early?

You might want to start a new thread in the sexing forum. Specify the breed in your title... hopefully someone familiar with the breed will know. Otherwise I guess you will find out one way or the other in a week or 2.

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

I think I already posted here...? But I think I'll add some updates even if I did, to see if anything changed. Tomorrow I will try for some photos to post.
(I don't want to lose this thread, that's why I'm saying something now. )

 

[Jayla123]

Me too! If they are sex-linked and straight run, anyone who knows the difference (males will have white head spot) can pick out all the pullets. Do you remember white head spots?
When I first saw your pics, I thought 4 month old pullets getting close to point of lay. It is very confusing, but now I'm afraid you might be right about cockerels, although I don't see any male pointed saddle or hackle feathers. Maybe too early?

You might want to start a new thread in the sexing forum. Specify the breed in your title... hopefully someone familiar with the breed will know. Otherwise I guess you will find out one way or the other in a week or 2.

Thank you! And no I do not remember some having a white spot! I will start a new thread.

 

[Tamaram]