Pullets or Roos?? 8w old chicks....

[Hamptons06]

I suspect 2 are roos. They are all 8w old. Tell me what you think...

#1

#2

#3

#4 and #5

#6 the light brahma in the far top (#3 again next to him/her)

 

[Happy Chooks]

#1 is a rooster. The rest look like pullets except #6 who I can't see well enough to tell.

 

[Hamptons06]

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I figured he was.

#6 has completely different feather coloring layout and the tail feathers are totally pullet.... so I am thinking she is a she.

I was really wondering about #3 though. Any thoughts there??

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yes, #6 does look to be feathering in like a pullet. But I wanted to see the head/comb to be sure. If it doesn't look like the comb on #1, you're good.

 

[Hamptons06]

So do you think the rest are pullets?

 

[Theicequeen]

ooohh i want to know what 4 and 5 are, i have two that look like yours!!!!!!! cant wait to see what people think

 

[acid_chipmunk]

Looks like the rest are pullets.


IceQueen, 4 and 5 are Buff Orps, I believe.

 

[chickaddict]

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I think buff orps are a little lighter then that, I have buff orps and New hampshires. Yours look like New Hampshires to me.

 

[Minniechickmama]

I would say they are ALL pullets. I don't see any points on the hackles or the saddle and at this age you should start seeing those. Lovely birds, all of them.

 

[Hamptons06]

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I think buff orps are a little lighter then that, I have buff orps and New hampshires. Yours look like New Hampshires to me.

They are buff orps. It's the camera's lack of lighting. Here they are at about 4w I think. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamptons06/4540939643/