Same old question - Roos or hens?

[prondone]

I have two chickens about 9-10 weeks old- dont know the breed or sex...would really like anyones expert opinion on what they are as I cannot have roosters ! Thanks from a
new member today!

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm not an expert when it comes to that so I'll leave it up to another greeter. Or you could post photos over on this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this
Follow the picture guidelines to get the most accurate response.

Hope you are having fun with your little flock. If you have questions, feel free to ask. And if you haven't already, check out some of the excellent articles in the Learning Center.

Nice to have you here!

 

[shay miller]

If you are having trouble trying to figure out the sex of a chicken, all you have to do is look to see if one of the chickens feet are bigger than the others. Unfortunately that may not always work. The comb is one of the best ways to look if it is bigger with a bit of a pinkish color, then most of the time it's a rooster. But the best decider is time. Just wait and in about 3-4 weeks you'll find your answer

 

[prondone]

Thanks for your help! and thanks for the welcome- glad to be here!

 

[junebuggena]

They are both cockerels. The white one looks like a male red sexlink. Pullet do not start to turn red in the comb until they are about 14 to 18 weeks old.

 

[prondone]

CRAP ! lol thanks so much junebuggena

 

[junebuggena]

Next time you buy chicks and need guaranteed pullets, choose either black or red sexlinks. They can easily be sexed as chicks by color.

 

[prondone]

OK lesson learned ! have a good one

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!