- Nov 5, 2012
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We were sent 10 replacement chicks by Murray McMurray, because of the small order, they included 6 EE "packing peanuts." On the invoice there was a rubber stamp stating "males added for warmth"...HOWEVER, 2 of the 6 are looking like my hens did at this age(2-1/2wks). I know it is really too soon to tell gender, but 3 of the 6 are getting the "triple pea" and 3 are not(I guess they could be late bloomers).
So has anyone ever gotten packing peanuts that turned out to be hens? We were hoping that due to the time of year and this being the last hatch of the year, we may have gotten lucky and just gotten straight run packing peanuts. Or is this just wishful thinking on my part because I know I will not be able to keep 6 roos and won't want to give any up either.
So has anyone ever gotten packing peanuts that turned out to be hens? We were hoping that due to the time of year and this being the last hatch of the year, we may have gotten lucky and just gotten straight run packing peanuts. Or is this just wishful thinking on my part because I know I will not be able to keep 6 roos and won't want to give any up either.