Rooster or Hen? 4 week old chicks

[nelson10]

I’m not at all an expert, but I’ve been told that if you see pink in their combs at such a young age, it’s likely a cockerel. That usually works for me. Based on that, it looks like you have 5ish cockerels. With the pea combs, the males have three more distinct rows, while the females blend more into one. But also check their legs. My cockerels often have thicker, longer legs and a taller stance. And they’re usually more friendly and outgoing. I hope you get to keep some of your cockerels. I love my roos.

Since my flock is only for pets and eggs, I am not sure what to do with a roo! What do you love about them?

 

[nelson10]

They are so stinking cute! What breed or mix are they? I'm thinking you may have 4-5 boys but may want to wait a little longer.

They are all olive eggers except one is an easter egger. Not sure what breeds they mixed to arrive at them!

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Keep an eye to see if they are which gender?

yes... Sorry for the delay answering. I was on vacation. LOL

 

[nelson10]

Boy or girl? 8 weeks old

 

[nelson10]

8 weeks old- hen or cock?

 

[nelson10]

8 weeks old - boy or girl? Any guesses about what breeds created this olive egger?

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Possibly a cockerel,but I would wait two or three more weeks to be sure.

 

[nelson10]

Possibly a cockerel,but I would wait two or three more weeks to be sure.

Thanks! I posted two other birds in question above this one also if you would like to weigh in on them!

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Their combs are so dark,very rooster like,but their weight weeks so they might be able to get away with it,but,post in another two weeks.What are their temperaments like?Do they fight a lot.

 

[nelson10]

Their combs are so dark,very rooster like,but their weight weeks so they might be able to get away with it,but,post in another two weeks.What are their temperaments like?Do they fight a lot.

There are two not pictured that have much larger and brighter combs - they cock fight often and are quiet voiced. The three I posted pictures of are louder and calmer and stick together.