What is the likelihood of getting a hen from a straight run

[plymouth bard]

We got some chicks and we want hens PLEASE HELP!!!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Since straight run is a great opportunity for hatcheries to dump males, I would guess you'll have a majority of boys. If you are buying a large enough number, some should be female. Do you have a plan B for rehoming if you get a number of boys? Most areas will tolerate hens but not roosters.

 

[nicole camp]

We got some chicks and we want hens PLEASE HELP!!!!

Post pictures and I'll try to help sex. Straight run does prove to produce more rooster like a 70% rooster 30%Hen

 

[plymouth bard]

 

[plymouth bard]

 

[nicole camp]

Actually they look like pullets.

 

[nicole camp]

Show the face of the darker colored one

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! If they are actually straight run/ as hatched they should be about 50/50 male female, but that can vary with any given batch of chicks. If they are just left over chicks it is any ones guess but probably you'll be getting a lot more males. You might want to post on the What Breed Or Gender Is This forum, you probably won't be able to tell until they are a little older. www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

 

[plymouth bard]

[QUOTE="nicole camp, post: 13263735, member: 251427"]Show the face of the darker colored one
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[gander007]

Getting a hen in a straight run could happen

Yes you most likely got a hen

Enjoy your flock and poultry ventures

In 6 to 8 weeks take some photos and post them and let us take a look