RIR and barred rock Gender?

[Exhibitionhouse]

I have two barred rocks and one of them looks lighter than the other which is making me think it's a roo and my RIR is the most assertive of the bunch. I was also wanting to add a blue australorp to our flock, but are they heat hardy? were in New Orleans and it gets up to 99 here. All of them are about 8 weeks old. How is it adding a brand new chick to the mix at this point?

 

[ShrekDawg]

I think they’re pullets but I could be wrong.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

They look female to me

 

[Exhibitionhouse]

That is quite a relief

 

[JedJackson]

All are pullets.

 

[Whigru]

They look female to me as well. To answer the question about australorp, my friend has black australorp and they handle MN heat and humidity fine (summer is 90-100 and high humidity), I assume they could tolerate your area, too.

 

[Exhibitionhouse]

They look female to me as well. To answer the question about australorp, my friend has black australorp and they handle MN heat and humidity fine (summer is 90-100 and high humidity), I assume they could tolerate your area, too.

Good to hear. Thanks for the response!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I agree the Australorps should do fine and no worse in the heat than these breeds.