Sexing chickens 10 to 14 weeks old. I am at a loss.

[Newlylovinchicks]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Did you buy straight run?

What is straight run

 

[TwoCrows]

What is straight run

A straight run are unsexed chicks, so both male and female chicks are mixed in.

 

[Newlylovinchicks]

A straight run are unsexed chicks, so both male and female chicks are mixed in.

Ok. Well I got them from a farm here. Was sold what we thought were pullets. But found out at least 7 are roos. So she is taking back 4. Leaving me 3 to get gonr

 

[TwoCrows]

Ok. Well I got them from a farm here. Was sold what we thought were pullets. But found out at least 7 are roos. So she is taking back 4. Leaving me 3 to get gonr

Sexing chicks is difficult, even professional hatcheries make mistakes. Great that you can return the males!

 

[DotToDot]

Welcome to the Backyard Chickens community!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! I'm sorry you ended up with so many cockerels.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Newlylovinchicks]

Welcome to BYC! I'm sorry you ended up with so many cockerels.

That's ok. It's been an experience..

 

[swampfox440]

Pretty birds welcome to BYC!