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Robin is a good big sibling. S(he) is running around showing the new babies where to get food and water.
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It's amazing what 8 days does for growth, isn't it?

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This a pathetically newbie-ish question but....at what age do y'all think I will be able to spot any oops cockerels in my pullet order? These are all new breeds to me so I don't know how fast they mature. I have bantam brahmas, bantam cochins, and ameraucanas. I will probably need to sell off a few birds at some point since 14 is a lot for my space (and 2 more than I actually ordered). But I want to ID any boys first...
 
CSAchook said:
This a pathetically newbie-ish question but....at what age do y'all think I will be able to spot any oops cockerels in my pullet order? These are all new breeds to me so I don't know how fast they mature. I have bantam brahmas, bantam cochins, and ameraucanas. I will probably need to sell off a few birds at some point since 14 is a lot for my space (and 2 more than I actually ordered). But I want to ID any boys first...
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Between 3-6 weeks. Post pics of any you have questions about.
 
Redhead Rae said:
Between 3-6 weeks. Post pics of any you have questions about.
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Thanks Rae! They are only 3 weeks now, so I will wait a little while and then get some good pics. I am sure with everyone's help we can figure it out! I am hoping to sell the "extras" off as a group rather than just selling 1 or 2 pullets at a time and then potentially being left with no buyers for the boys.
 
CSAchook said:
This a pathetically newbie-ish question but....at what age do y'all think I will be able to spot any oops cockerels in my pullet order? These are all new breeds to me so I don't know how fast they mature. I have bantam brahmas, bantam cochins, and ameraucanas. I will probably need to sell off a few birds at some point since 14 is a lot for my space (and 2 more than I actually ordered). But I want to ID any boys first...
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The easiest will be the cochins. Those are pretty darn clear really young.
 
21hens-incharge said:
The easiest will be the cochins. Those are pretty darn clear really young.
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Good to know! I will focus on getting them sorted out first. I think the barred are two females and 1 male based on barring and comb size. The gold laced I am less certain about. They all have different patterning from each other. And one is extremely bold and friendly....:hmm
 

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