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

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
All but 1 & 3 are cockerels. You should rehome all but one cockerel. And they will need to be penned separately from the pullets until they find homes or they will make their lives miserable.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

 

[Honey_n_Eggs]

If you’re having trouble deciding, and it really doesn’t matter to you, you could run a poll and we can help you decide.

Almost forgot-

Oh ... that's a great idea. So just post the pics on the main forum and label it a Cockerel poll? Also would it be advisable to keep 3 cockerels with 5 or 6 hens do you think? To be honest I don't even know what breeds I have. But definitely a mixed bunch of free range. I will have trouble giving them away because I have become so attached to each of them.

 

[Honey_n_Eggs]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
All but 1 & 3 are cockerels. You should rehome all but one cockerel. And they will need to be penned separately from the pullets until they find homes or they will make their lives miserable.

Thank you Sooo.... glad I joined too. You all have the best advice.

 

[Honey_n_Eggs]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

I'm glad I joined too, love this group. Very responsive!

 

[DobieLover]

Oh ... that's a great idea. So just post the pics on the main forum and label it a Cockerel poll? Also would it be advisable to keep 3 cockerels with 5 or 6 hens do you think? To be honest I don't even know what breeds I have. But definitely a mixed bunch of free range. I will have trouble giving them away because I have become so attached to each of them.

It is best to choose a cockerel based on his behavior versus his appearance. You want a bird that is not human aggressive, that is gentle with the girls, that tidbits them and that keeps and look out for predators. That's what makes a good flock leader.
You won't know any of these things until he hits sexual maturity. That doesn't happen till around 13 to 16 weeks depending on the breed and the bird. At first he will be rather rough with the pullets because they are not ready for his attentions. But oftentimes you can tell the good ones at that age.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Tookie]

Thank you appreciate your quick reply! Which of the cockerels would you keep?

I would pick the cockerel that is the most well behaved toward the pullets, and you. Just like @DobieLover said.

 

[Joey and dolly]

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!

sorry that you didn't get more hens all my chickens honked for some reason. my rooster is starting to crow also...