Running out of time! Identifying Gender 11-12 wks

[StephanieRose44]

I’m going to just post pictures (the latest) of each bird I have and would appreciate it greatly if I can get all of “my ducks in a row I guess”. I know hens need extra source of calcium for laying and I’m at the point where I need to know the genders ( I’m not sure what the actual percentage is) but a 90% is all I’m asking for. I know members of BYC have a lot of experience and knowledge and I feel like this is the only way I can get reliable information. Sorry I was trying to keep it short here are the pictures

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KURT .V.

RUSTY (


right )

Sapphire (above right & below

Stormy




I’m sorry I KNOW this post is a mess

 

[Abriana]

What beautiful birds!
Cockerels, roosters, and pullets that are not laying will not eat the calcium. Set out a little dish of it, the birds who need it will eat it, and the others won't. You don't have to worry about them eating it!

 

[imnukensc]

Kurt looks like the only cockerel to me.

 

[Abriana]

Kurt looks like the only cockerel to me.

x2

 

[StephanieRose44]

Kurt looks like the only cockerel to me.

1 Buff Silkie (he already almost fully crowed.

 

[StephanieRose44]

What beautiful birds!
Cockerels, roosters, and pullets that are not laying will not eat the calcium. Set out a little dish of it, the birds who need it will eat it, and the others won't. You don't have to worry about them eating it!

Thank you! That’s very good to know !

 

[StephanieRose44]

Thank you! That’s very good to know !

What do you suggest? Oyster shells?

 

[Abriana]

What do you suggest? Oyster shells?

You can use Oyster Shells, or also when you use eggs, save the shells. They are calcium and you can feed those to your hens as well. It is a great way to reuse them!

 

[StephanieRose44]

Raising chicks in the Lower Hudson Valley .Zz‍For the first time) can stressful !! Especially right now with all this snow coming just making me a little precautious

 

[Alexandra33]

Kurt is your only cockerel. You say the Silkie's a male?

So cute!

~Alex