Uh..OH! Ordered all pullets, but do we have roosters?

[chickylou]

We have chickens that are 6 weeks old or so. Two of the black austrolopes have very prominent crests (the crown on the head) and waddles, where as the other pullets have small crests and waddles. They also seem to be larger and we just thought maybe they were slightly older or something when shipped.

Should I post a picture? Or does anyone have experience to recognize roosters?

Thanks in Advance!

 

[Mourningdove]

Yes Post Pics! It will help if we can see them

 

[keljonma]

Pictures would help. The crest is called a Comb.

A hatchery will usually guarantee only 90% on the sexing. So, its not unusual to get a couple roos in an order of 25 birds.

 

[Davaroo]

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If you got them from a hatchery, the odds are good they are males. Sexing of type breed chicks is still an inexact art and mistakes are often made. From your description, and since even in your inexperienced eyes there is cause to wonder..... well, better get a back up plan together.

 

[m2wandc]

waiting for pics

 

[chickylou]

Oh Wow! I think I get it. I found this youtube

I learned a lot.

I'm afraid we have two roos. Hm...now what do we do? We can't keep loud animals in our subdivision.

Any advice?

 

[KellyHM]

Post them on Craigslist...someone will probably pick them up. I ordered standard Cochins from the hatchery...4 females and a male.....I got all girls.

 

[chickylou]

Here are pictures and based on what we just learned. The only thing I don't get are the stubby tail feathers. I'd think the roos would have the more prominent ones.

AUSTROLOPE HEN

AUSTROLOPE ROO (We are pretty sure)

Well, I hope this helps others.

I'll take the advice and see if others want them maybe for 4-H. If not, dinner?

Thanks

 

[kingmt]

My top hen had more comb then my roos until they finished developing. She still has a good sized comb.