Pullet or roo?

[Tookie]

I know I wish it wasn’t the case haha. I’m almost at the point of too attached. Just feels mean to cull. But I know it needs to be done also how to choose which ones..

When choosing a rooster/cockerel you want one that has good behavior toward you and the pullets.
You want one that does not attack you or try to challenge you in any way. He should be afraid of you and sees you as alpha. He can be friendly toward you as long as there is no aggression.
As for the pullets he should not be overly rough with them. He should also tidbit, shuffle his wings (like a little dance), be aware of his surroundings and sound any alarms when there is danger, and not be overly rough with the hens.
Start observing them and see which cockerel is the better behaved one. You may have to wait until they're about 5 months old.

 

[Linam05]

Did you order straight run? Sex linked birds will guarantee you hens.

Unfortunately wasn’t an option for the heritage breeds from the hatchery I ordered from min 25 order unsexed.

 

[Linam05]

When choosing a rooster/cockerel you want one that has good behavior toward you and the pullets.
You want one that does not attack you or try to challenge you in any way. He should be afraid of you and sees you as alpha. He can be friendly toward you as long as there is no aggression.
As for the pullets he should not be overly rough with them. He should also tidbit, shuffle his wings (like a little dance), be aware of his surroundings and sound any alarms when there is danger, and not be overly rough with the hens.
Start observing them and see which cockerel is the better behaved one. You may have to wait until they're about 5 months old.

This is super helpful!!! Thank you so much.

 

[Tookie]

Unfortunately wasn’t an option for the heritage breeds from the hatchery I ordered from min 25 order unsexed.

That's actually not too bad for straight run!

This is super helpful!!! Thank you so much.

Your welcome!

 

[Linam05]

Starting to think this one might also be a roo???

 

[Tookie]

Starting to think this one might also be a roo???

I do think its a cockerel, although I'm not entirely sure.

 

[Chicks in VA]

Up until now I had been thinking this was a little lady. These last few days I’m doubting - she’s started to get brown patches on her back and her neck feathers seem longer and pointy EE born June 29. View attachment 3277378View attachment 3277379View attachment 3277380View attachment 3277381

rooster and do you live in Va

 

[Chicks in VA]

Unfortunately wasn’t an option for the heritage breeds from the hatchery I ordered from min 25 order unsexed.

never mind just read this he looks just like a mix i sold

 

[BDutch]

I think it’s a cockerel too. Bc of the pointy feathers. But 10 cockerels out of 25 chicks is not bad.

You can consider to keep several roosters in a separate coop where they don’t see the ladies (if possible). They won’t fight much if kept apart. And decide which one you want to keep when they are about 6 months old. And the pullets are mature too .

If they are good looking heritage breed you might even make someone else happy with one or two of you’re roosters.

 

[sybonbon]

Starting to think this one might also be a roo???

The saddle feathers appear round.