Sigh, hens or roos?

[sparrowsnest]

 

[Aquamarine]

I don't have my receipt, I didn't think I'd need it. I won't do that again. Our TSC doesn't have the live chicks in stock anymore. I'm hoping to let the fellas reside here if they can do so peacefully. We were going to take a roo from our neighbor anyway, so I guess this is better....but now I have to order two more pullets offline and keep my fingers crossed. I just hope I can introduce the younger ones into the flock without much ruckus. Good luck with your brood.

 

[Bethel3330]

Some lines of BAs do mature quite fast I've been told, and occasionally an individual hen will do so. At 12 weeks, I had two that people SWORE were cockerels. Well, one is, we know. The other's comb stopped growing and 'she' has no male feathers to speak of and chatters like a hen so the jury is still out. I will post a pic of an egg or video of a crow once we figure it out! Haha We are at 15 weeks of age.
Btw, look for the hackle, saddle and sickle feathers in addition to the comb. I see some in some of those photos. Your boys will have more green sheen to them as well. Hope that helps and good luck!

 

[ChooksinChoppers]

I was just hoping that is NOT blood on your glove

 

[Aquamarine]

Some lines of BAs do mature quite fast I've been told, and occasionally an individual hen will do so. At 12 weeks, I had two that people SWORE were cockerels. Well, one is, we know. The other's comb stopped growing and 'she' has no male feathers to speak of and chatters like a hen so the jury is still out. I will post a pic of an egg or video of a crow once we figure it out! Haha We are at 15 weeks of age.
Btw, look for the hackle, saddle and sickle feathers in addition to the comb. I see some in some of those photos. Your boys will have more green sheen to them as well. Hope that helps and good luck!

Would be interested to see or hear about what you finally discover with your chicks. I ordered two more pullets from Murray McMurray, hoping they truly are females.

 

[lightchick]

Quote: How did you order only two?

 

[Aquamarine]

Because I also ordered 15 Cornish X chicks, but I didn't want too mention because I know some get touchy about actually eating chicken. Lol. ( also getting a surprise chick free)

 

[lightchick]

Because I also ordered 15 Cornish X chicks, but I didn't want too mention because I know some get touchy about actually eating chicken. Lol. ( also getting a surprise chick free)

Oh, OK.

 

[Bethel3330]

Would be interested to see or hear about what you finally discover with your chicks. I ordered two more pullets from Murray McMurray, hoping they truly are females.

I will update and try to remember to include this thread also. I could just be suffering from wishful thinking. Lol I'm hoping that for you too, and a good turnout for the OP!

 

[sparrowsnest]

Sadly, no, I am pretty sure they are boys. Checked their feathers, V shaped as opposed to the two BA hens 'C' shaped.....still debating the stew pot or giving them away. On the plus side, found a gal who is getting 6 buff orps and 3 red stars pullets from McMurray this week for a 4-h demo and is selling them at cost afterward. So, I'll end up with 12 instead of the original 8. (not a bad thing!). Neighbor has two brooder boxes he's giving us (we were using moving boxes). May keep one of the nicer roos for protection(we have bald eagle nest across the road) and maybe to hatch our own from now on. Kids seem pretty ok with the idea of eating them, which really surprised us! Thanks all for all your input.