Hatched chicks šŸ£

Backyardchucks

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Aug 1, 2024
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I know these are t the best pictures, caged chicks are 6-8 weeks old and are hybrids of splash marans cockerel with red ranger or blue egger hens. Other chicks are 5 weeks and similar hybrids although some are crossed with a speckledy hen.
I can tell which are obviously boys with the larger red combs but uncertain of rest. Any help would be greatly appreciated as my friend who is taking some just wants girls
 

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In the first picture, the white one on the left is a definite boy. I think the black one on the floor without the crest and the blue one with the gold neck are definite pullets. The other two are probably pullets but I wouldn't say it's 100%.

In the second picture, assuming these are different birds from the first picture, you again have an obvious splash white cockerel. The two on the floor are pullets, the other two in back are probably pullets, barring a growth spurt.
 
Do you keep them in these cages all the time?
At their age they need more space and several hours outdoors time to catch some natural light and exercise.
 

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