Pre-K class wants to know what kind these are

[Momagain1]

ok back to a take y'er chances pick then?

wahh..I was hoping we'd be able to at least figure out what a few of the breeds were!!

darn it!

They said the U of I (University of IL) extension office provided them w/the eggs/incuabator..
for free...which is great for them..but not me..cause they made no statements on what they were or
could possibly be

 

[mama24]

If you don't want roos, I would just assume 50/50, take twice as many as you want and list the roos on craigslist once you're sure which ones they are.

 

[Momagain1]

Thanks...seems like roos are everywhere here ugh!

to be given away Free on CL!

or I could (insert evil laugh)..wait a few weeks; see what you all think and then the suspected roos; hand over to my BIL/SIL who want some! LOL

 

[LittleLady98]

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I learned how to feather sex them!!!

Now, just post a pic of the wing feathers...

 

[chickschool]

I too teach a class of pre-k. Montessori with mixed ages from 3-6. We are fortunate enough to keep our hens at school where the children can care for them daily. I have found that the best way to ensure you are getting hens is to order them from a reputable hatchery. Then once you have the hens, seek out a rooster to breed them with. You will probably always end up with a roo or two but in our case we found a local vineyard that has a "petting zoo" that is happy to take them. I've always tried to pick unique breeds that no mater if it a hen or roo people find them interesting...silkies, cochins, auracanas. Below are a few pics. Hope you enjoy and have fun with your babies.

"You're so small"

"Taking the coop poop to the compost"

"Hey girls...want a treat?"

"Even in the winter"

 

[Momagain1]

very cute...

these eggs didnt come from a hatchery unfortunately; it came from the University of IL extension office (teaches farm stuff & outreach programs)...

 

[cbrown86]

The chick in the 2nd looks like my Poop Face did. I've been told she is some kind of partridge. Here's when she was a few days old and now.

I love her! She is so funny. And VERY protective of the baby.

 

[Momagain1]

poop face LMBO; yep thats what my kiddos would call her! LOL

 

[pdsavage]

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I learned how to feather sex them!!!

Now, just post a pic of the wing feathers...

Unless the breeds of both parents are known feather sexing will not work.

Feather Sexing
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Sex-links/BRKFeathSex.html
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=261208
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/1974-05-01/How-to-Sex-Day-Old-Chicks.aspx

 

[Chris09]

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i've heard you can feather sex any breed

this video is helpful with feather sexing-

As stated earlier you have to breed a Fast Feathering breed (male) to a Slow Feathering breed (female) to create a offspring that can be Feather Sexed.
Example-
Leghorn Male x Rhode Island Red Female,
Dominique Male x Barred Rock Female,
Ancona Male x Sussex Female

Here is a very good post by tadkerson on the 3 "main" Sex-link types (Red, Black and Feather).
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=261208

Chris