The sex fairy arrived

[townchicks]

I'd go with #1 or #3. BUT since one of those going is your daughter's pet, be aware that started pullets are likely to be much less tame than chicks that you raise and handle a lot from the start. At least that is my experience, as I choose to get started pullets to avoid the surprise cockerels. They can be tamed, but it take more time and patience, and treats, lol.

 

[doublecrossranch]

This is my “sexy fairy”. The breeder said she was a pullet. I forgot “her” name (my daughter names them after horror game characters, mostly Japanese) but his name is now Dammit Jim (Palontras according to my daughter).

 

[townchicks]

I love his new name, lol.

 

[cmom]

Glad you found a new home for your boy. Any of the options will work. I do staggered hatches so I usually have some different age chicks in the same coops. They will chest bump as they are sorting out their pecking order. I had a female that should have been culled but was missed, she was a cross beak. She was around 4 months old when I separated her from her flock because of her special needs. She turned out to be a love. She would come when called and loved to be with us and loved to be held. She was indeed special. One day after I had let her out I got sidetracked and a fox snuck up and got her. I cried for several days. I missed my Gladys. She was 3 years old when the fox got her. I did get the fox.

 

[Sheltiepawz]

This is my “sexy fairy”. The breeder said she was a pullet. I forgot “her” name (my daughter names them after horror game characters, mostly Japanese) but his name is now Dammit Jim (Palontras according to my daughter).

Love the name!

 

[Ridgerunner]

Option 1 A place sells started pullets by me. They would be 8 weeks old when I get them so essentially the same age as my gals. I would have to quarantine for a month, so they would all be 12 weeks when put together.

You would know that they are pullets. They will start laying relatively soon. They are mature enough you don't have to worry about cooler weather or adding heat. If you have enough room integration probably won't be that bad, but enough room is critical for any integration. How many are you getting? It should be easier to only get a few started pullets.

Option 2 get baby chicks again. Not sure when the would be able to go together, but the earliest I am guessing is 6 weeks??? So oldest batch would be 12-14weeks when this happens depending on where I get my chicks from.

Even in south LA you'll have to brood them. This integration could be a bit more challenging though we do it all the time. Extra facilities can help. Will you get more cockerels? Is there a minimum number you have to buy and is that a problem?

Option 3 wait a year and see how much damage the chicken math has done by this time in reducing my numbers further.

I won't bother with this.

 

[Sheltiepawz]

Glad you found a new home for your boy. Any of the options will work. I do staggered hatches so I usually have some different age chicks in the same coops. They will chest bump as they are sorting out their pecking order. I had a female that should have been culled but was missed, she was a cross beak. She was around 4 months old when I separated her from her flock because of her special needs. She turned out to be a love. She would come when called and loved to be with us and loved to be held. She was indeed special. One day after I had let her out I got sidetracked and a fox snuck up and got her. I cried for several days. I missed my Gladys. She was 3 years old when the fox got her. I did get the fox.

I’m sorry! She sounded really special. I am sure I will shed some tears over mine also. I had no clue I would get so attached.
If I go new chicks will I be able to put everyone together at the when they are big enough or will I need to fence off areas? They will be 7 weeks age difference.

 

[cmom]

I would separate the chicks for awhile. Are the chicks just a few days old?

 

[cmom]

The other chicks at 7 weeks may be a little rough for the babies. If they are around a couple of weeks or so I wouldn't worry so much.

 

[Sheltiepawz]

Option 1 A place sells started pullets by me. They would be 8 weeks old when I get them so essentially the same age as my gals. I would have to quarantine for a month, so they would all be 12 weeks when put together.

You would know that they are pullets. They will start laying relatively soon. They are mature enough you don't have to worry about cooler weather or adding heat. If you have enough room integration probably won't be that bad, but enough room is critical for any integration. How many are you getting? It should be easier to only get a few started pullets.

Option 2 get baby chicks again. Not sure when the would be able to go together, but the earliest I am guessing is 6 weeks??? So oldest batch would be 12-14weeks when this happens depending on where I get my chicks from.

Even in south LA you'll have to brood them. This integration could be a bit more challenging though we do it all the time. Extra facilities can help. Will you get more cockerels? Is there a minimum number you have to buy and is that a problem?

Option 3 wait a year and see how much damage the chicken math has done by this time in reducing my numbers further.

I won't bother with this.

For option one I will have to make a quarantine coop. I’m still finishing up the main coop still lol! Yes I really do like the idea of I knowing the sexing fairy will not strike again. Not sure if I can get the breeds I want though. Plus not being as tame is also kinda a bummer.

option 2. The brooder is still set up. But we just got the first batch outside lol! I would have more time to make an isolation coop though. Just found out the feed store will most likely be getting buffs! Very tempting, but the sexing fairy can strike again!

Love option 3 response