Roos or hens?

[Atchurch]

So, I've been through this twice before, but I cannot remember when Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks begin to show REAL SIGNS of being males. They're nearly 12 weeks old. They hatched on May 6th and 7th. I thought the two bigger ones were probably boys, but now I think they're all girls! Which is great! But I want to know if I can KNOW before I integrate them into the flock so their daddy doesn't kill them, if they're males. Any advice welcome!!!

 

[sourland]

The barred birds are cockerels.

 

[Atchurch]

Birds? To which, are you referring? There's only one clear BR. All of them are mixed with BR, though.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Both are males

 

[Atchurch]

Both are malesView attachment 4184205

I thought so, too. Kinda bummed, though. Just wanted some outside opinions.

 

[Atchurch]

So, all in agreement that my two little black birds are probably girls? MAN! I was seriously hoping they are all girls.

 

[wrathsfarm]

So, all in agreement that my two little black birds are probably girls? MAN! I was seriously hoping they are all girls.

They're pullets.