Separating hens from roosters

[KenK67]

My chicks have attained their 3 week hatchhday. The brooder they are currently in is becoming a little packed (17 hatched). Received several ideas as to moving them into their coop however, won't be ready for another week and a half. The outside temperatures are starting to decrease dramatically. I'm juggling with two options: 1) Place them in a dog crate brooder/growing pen for the room and to transport them easier for their "slow acclimating" to the coop and 2) separate the hens from the roosters in 2 separate dog crates for future rehoming of the cockerels and room as well. Thank you in advance!!

 

[Chicks in VA]

My chicks have attained their 3 week birthday. The brooder they are currently in is becoming a little packed (17 hatched). Received several ideas as to moving them into their coop however, won't be ready for another week and a half. The outside temperatures are starting to decrease dramatically. I'm juggling with two options: 1) Place them in a dog crate brooder/growing pen for the room and to transport them easier for their "slow acclimating" to the coop and 2) separate the hens from the roosters in 2 separate dog crates for future rehoming of the cockerels and room as well. Thank you in advance!!

i say number 2
also you might want to ask whos a male hows a female

birthday.

*hatchday*

 

[Ridgerunner]

If you are definitely going to rehome the boys later and can tell the difference it doesn't matter. Do what is most convenient for you. If you cannot tell the difference in sex or you might keep one or some boys keep them together.

 

[KenK67]

i say number 2
also you might want to ask whos a male hows a female

*hatchday*

Totally planned to take individual pictures of them during the transfer to the crate for that exact reason lol!

 

[KenK67]

If you are definitely going to rehome the boys later and can tell the difference it doesn't matter. Do what is most convenient for you. If you cannot tell the difference in sex or you might keep one or some boys keep them together.

That response right there limits some confusion on my part! Thank you!