Pullets or Cockerels? I think I know but need confirmation!

[Honey_n_Eggs]

Hello all.... Im a new Chick (and Bee Hive) Mama from Canada looking for some support with raising my 10 wk old free range chicks.

 

[Tookie]

Pictures #4, #6, and #7 are cockerels for sure. #2, #5, and #6 might be cockerels, not sure though, lets see other peoples opinions.

 

[All4Eggz]

All look like cockerels except 1 and 3.

 

[Honey_n_Eggs]

Pictures #4, #6, and #7 are cockerels for sure. #2, #5, and #6 might be cockerels, not sure though, lets see other peoples opinions.

Ugh.... thank you for the quick reply! I thought for sure 2 was a pullet. I was hoping I guess. # 1 is starting to crow, yikes!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens.. This is a great place to hang out. Maybe buy fertile eggs .. and a incubator.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[Honey_n_Eggs]

All look like cockerels except 1 and 3.

All look like cockerels except 1 and 3.

Thank you... would it be ok to get 2-3 pullets and integrate them soon. Will likely sell 3 or 4 of the cockerels.

 

[All4Eggz]

Thank you... would it be ok to get 2-3 pullets and integrate them soon. Will likely sell 3 or 4 of the cockerels.

Yes, if you do it correctly, it should be fine.

Keep them in separate pens for the first week (the current flock vs. future pullets). Make sure they can see each other but not able to touch each other. I call it the “See, but don’t touch” method.
Then introduce the pullets to the flock.

 

[Honey_n_Eggs]

Thank you, good idea. Socializing them slowly, prevents them from any aggressive attacks. I noticed my neighbour is doing the same.

 

[Honey_n_Eggs]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

Me too, so happy to be here! Great site!