Ok need helping sexing ....butchering today

[Chickensandchicks]

next yellow band

 

[Chickensandchicks]

Last one

 

[Chickensandchicks]

Any suggestions on last 4 birds ?

 

[NatJ]

Last one, Silver Laced: probably male. Check for testicles when you butcher him, to confirm that.

2nd to last, black with a yellow band: probably female, I'd leave her alive for now.

 

[NatJ]

3rd from last, blue band, black bird: I'm leaning toward cockerel, but not positive. If you butcher it, definitely look for testicles to confirm. (Knowing what it really was takes away the "but what if it really was..." wondering after the fact.)

4th from last, red bird with some black: male.

 

[Chickensandchicks]

Ok so now a question what do I look for for testicle? I know when butchering deer but its obvious

 

[AgnesGray]

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Pullet.

 

[NatJ]

Ok so now a question what do I look for for testicle? I know when butchering deer but its obvious

Up inside the middle of the back. Look for a pair of white beans. Or slightly yellow, or I've seen a few that were dark gray or black.

 

[Chickensandchicks]

Ah ok I know what you mean seen those after cleaning wild turkey from hunting ...thanks

 

[PDXJULES]

If i were you I'd grow them larger before harvesting, unless a Cockerel is Crowing or being obnoxious. Looks like most are Pullets to me, and the ones with orange feathering, or white lacing who look like a Roos are beauties - someone may want to buy them. Maybe reach a weight target before culling any for meat?