Rooster signs

[Anianna]

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If you don't have a lot of experience raising chickens, it's pretty futile to compare different breeds to determine gender. They are just too different and grow at different rates.

 

[ChiknMama]

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If you don't have a lot of experience raising chickens, it's pretty futile to compare different breeds to determine gender. They are just too different and grow at different rates.

I have 3 different breed chicks also, am nervously waiting and praying that none are roos. We live in a neighborhood also and I would hate to have to get rid of one of them. We ordered pullets but I know there is no guarantee on that. Mine are also all growing differently so only time will tell it seems. My BO so far is smaller than my EE and my BA. Hope this is of some help.

 

[Sunny Side Up]

I think it's essential to always have a good Plan B in place for any unwanted roosters, no matter where you obtain your chicks. I know it's difficult especially with your first orders, but you should also try to wait before naming them and try not to get too attatched. I have my kids say "IF this is a hen we'll keep we'll name her..."

 

[clarkechick]

I have 3 different breed chicks also, am nervously waiting and praying that none are roos. We live in a neighborhood also and I would hate to have to get rid of one of them. We ordered pullets but I know there is no guarantee on that. Mine are also all growing differently so only time will tell it seems. My BO so far is smaller than my EE and my BA. Hope this is of some help.

Thanks! I am not getting too worked up about anything yet. You just can't help but guess at it along the way. Im glad to know that you are experiencing some variety in growth as well.​

 

[khatar]

I also live in a neighborhood, but my chickens cluck very loudly all the time and no one complains. I don't think I'll have to worry about a rooster.

 

[chicknerd]

In my experience size is not a measure of sex. I had two Columbian Wyandottes I got at the same time. They were sexed females. I was sure one was a roo because it was so much bigger than the other and had a huge comb. But the comb did not turn red until a few weeks before they both started laying. I had a Barred Rock do the same thing.

Now I have straight run chicks and it is interesting to watch the difference in behavior. I was able to pick out roos simply by behavior by about 4 weeks when they started to play fight with each other. The red combs were a good give away too.

 

[clarkechick]

I sure hope you are right! Little Lulu has become my favorite - my daughter's too.
If Lulu becomes Mr. Lou, I would be sad to have to send her to a farm!!

 

[JodyJo]

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can you post some pics as "it" gets older, maybe we can help you identify its sex

 

[clarkechick]

I will...
Tonight I will snap some more, although at not quite 2 weeks old it's probably still early to tell.
I'd love any guesses though.