Unlucky Roosters

[Chickiemama5500]

I got 3 batches of different breeds and out of all of them I've gotten at least 1 rooster each. 2 batches from a local feed store and 1 batch locally. It seems this has been happening a lot recently. Is it a thing to "trade" or "exchange"? I need more pullets/hens as now almost half my flock are roosters which can't happen. Located in Ellijay, GA if that matters

 

[JacinLarkwell]

You can offer trades, but I'm not sure many people will willingly give up a pullet for another male unless they're really needing one from a specific line or breed

 

[Mrs. K]

Generally when one hatches eggs they get 50% roosters. Unless you are buying pullet only chicks, and even then, it is only about 90% accurate. Not sure if you think that you are being tricked, but I don't think you are.

You can grow out roosters and eat them. Or cull them early and plant a rosebush. Getting other people to take them, can happen but it is a harder to do.

Mrs K