Pullets

[tulippond13]

So I've been looking around, and I can't really tell the difference between chicks and pullets. Is it just that I didn't look hard enough or is there no distinct difference? Thanks in advance cause I'm kind of new to this.

 

[flo12345]

Not sure if this is right but I always thought chicks were little fluffy babies and a pullet was when they aren't quite a year old but are fully feathered and kind of at that awkward stage...

 

[tulippond13]

That's kinda the sense that I got too, but I just wanted to be sure. Thanks for the info!

 

[jerryse]

Not sure if this is right but I always thought chicks were little fluffy babies and a pullet was when they aren't quite a year old but are fully feathered and kind of at that awkward stage...

Hatcheries sell sexed day old pullets. These show up at your local farm and feed stores. Yes a pullet is a female under 1 year of age. So yes you can buy day old pullets. Hope this helps clear up any confusion.

 

[SLOchicks]

This avatar pic was taken a few days ago, I'm a new chick mom and wonder if there is a way to definitely know that these are pullets.
Thanks for the info

I'm having a blast with these girls! They were 4 weeks old yesterday.

Katie

 

[jerryse]

This avatar pic was taken a few days ago, I'm a new chick mom and wonder if there is a way to definitely know that these are pullets.
Thanks for the info

I'm having a blast with these girls! They were 4 weeks old yesterday.

Katie

If they are sex links the color is the clue. No mistakes for the hatchery on those. Others are sexed by wing feathers. They maintain 2 separate lines to make that work. All others are vent sexed. Some mistakes with that method but 90% + accurate. You must be trained to vent sex. I tried to learn it from books but all baby chick butts look alike to me.

 

[tulippond13]

Thanks flo12345 and jerryse. It did help clear up the confusion!

 

[flo12345]

You're welcome!