Sexing a few birds.

[LaFleche]

I have 6 birds, vary new to this and I can't have roasters. One possibility 2 of them are crowing at 630am but they don't do it when I'm watching.
1 a Bown Leghorn, should be a girl but im thinking boy.
2 and 3 Golden Laced Wyandotte, im thinking a boy and the next pic is the 2 I have.
4 and 5 This is the Barred Rock. It will be sad if I have to get rid of that one, so loving.

That's very bad luck, as all of them are boys.

 

[cmom]

I have 6 birds, vary new to this and I can't have roasters. One possibility 2 of them are crowing at 630am but they don't do it when I'm watching.
1 a Bown Leghorn, should be a girl but im thinking boy.
2 and 3 Golden Laced Wyandotte, im thinking a boy and the next pic is the 2 I have.
4 and 5 This is the Barred Rock. It will be sad if I have to get rid of that one, so loving.

The crower likely is the Brown Leghorn. They mature a little quicker than most other breeds.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I'm sorry All are cockerels. I recommend going directly with a breeder or hatchery rather than TSC. Many people have ended up with mislabeled cockerels :/

 

[PamNatedog]

The crower likely is the Brown Leghorn. They mature a little quicker than most other breeds.

This morning it sounded like the golden laced. i removed the chicken from the area then another one did it. We have a cam in the coop but not the run.

 

[GingerAndHerChicks]

I'm sorry All are cockerels. I recommend going directly with a breeder or hatchery rather than TSC. Many people have ended up with mislabeled cockerels :/

Yup I think same thing is happening to us. First time having chicks this year and were supposed to be all pullets, but a handful look like cocks.

 

[PamNatedog]

Yup I think same thing is happening to us. First time having chicks this year and were supposed to be all pullets, but a handful look like cocks.

I'm so bummed. I was thinking maybe in the spring we can get 2 Barred Rocks pellets from a farm but then I read the girls could pick on them :-(

 

[PamNatedog]

The 2 Golden Laced Wyandotte in this pic, are they both male??

 

[Painted Calls]

The 2 Golden Laced Wyandotte in this pic, are they both male??View attachment 2680352

Yes.

 

[PamNatedog]

Im so bummed right now. I started with 6 chicks from TS. My mom took the 2 bantams and did not even try to take care of them right till the night before they died. TS was great about replacing and this time the sales person was vary knowledgeable. So 6 chicks again. Now I learn ALL my chicks from the first trip are all boys. I only have 2 Brown Leghorns left. They dont like being held and they are fast. Doesnt help that they are not vary colorful. My daughter calls them the poop color chickens

That being said I'm so grateful I found the forums. I'm glad i have a space where I can not only as ask a question but I can learn what to do by reading others answers.

I hope to get a Barred Rock pellet or two in the future but I have learned my lesson and plant o do a lot of research first. Thanks again