The breed is mixed but what is the gender?

[irenew]

My babies are exactly 10 weeks old today, I wonder if anyone can help confirm the gender of these chicks


I think these first 3 are boys

I am hoping the second 3 are girls

 

[Cindiloohoo]

They all look like hens to me except maybe the first one. I have looked a few times, and nothing really just screams roo unless I am just missing something...

Edited for spelling

 

[irenew]

Ah what you don't see in those photos are chickens 1,2 and 3 fighting. Chicken number 2 is twice the size of the others and has grown faster than the others. They may all have araucana in them ans so have no wattles. It would be wonderful if all barring one were hens but I am pessimistic by nature.

But Thanks anyway-it gives me hope

 

[smarsh2]

I suspect you are correct to be pessimistic.

 

[newchickmom09]

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I was thinking the same thing. I have a GLW hen and she always had a large rosecomb that always made me think she was a roo. So maybe the first is a hen also?

 

[M To The Maxx]

The first 2 are roos. The others are hens.

 

[irenew]

what???

 

[REINABUGY]

First 3 Are Roos. The Others Pullets

 

[Year of the Rooster]

I think it is best to wait a while longer when they've grown more and are a little more mature. Then it will be easier to tell. In the meantime, don't let behavior fool you. Hens can be just as aggressive as roosters when they want to be.

 

[M To The Maxx]

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My bad. I meant to put 2 roos.