When will I know??

[tmilan07]

We got chickens for the first time in April. We had to buy 6 chicks (store policy) so we got 4 yellow ones and two beigish ones. The yellow we were told were guaranteed layers the other two, we took our chances. The beige ones turned out to be buff brahma bantams. Not sure if there is a huge difference in age but one is quite a bit bigger than the other and it's face is really red with the skin growing off on the bottom of its beak. The other smaller one is not as red. Could the bigger one be a rooster? When will I know if it is? We aren't allowed to have roosters where I live so I need to know before we get fined. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[boyswillbeboys]

Sounds like a rooster, red face, comb and wattles, post a picture, and you'll likely get a for sure answer.

 

[tmilan07]

I will tomorrow! It's dark and I don't have lights outside lol. Thanks!

 

[keesmom]

Pictures would help. You may want to post pictures of your guaranteed chicks too since mistakes are made sometimes.

 

[tmilan07]

The other 4 are a lot smaller than my bantams. Reddish in color. I will post pics of them all tomorrow. Thanks for your help!! Sure do love my chickens!

 

[tmilan07]

This is the one I'm not sure if it's a rooster or not

This is the other one.

 

[tmilan07]

Here is the rest of the flock

 

[dretd]

Looks like you got a boy and a girl on the Buff Brahmas. They typically are very good natured chickens and pretty laid back--at least the Dark and Light ones I have had are.

 

[tmilan07]

Do they crow a lot? I'm wondering if I could get away with keeping him. I don't want to have to get rid of him.