Mrs_B Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Hello - been a while since I've posted but I was in a pet shop earlier who were selling two chickens - they didn't know the sex and I was sure the black pekin was a pullet and the other I want sure but I'd love to know. Not that I'll but them or anything (ahem!) I haven't got the best photos as they were shy! Edit: Photos in a few posts down. TIA. B x Edited October 23, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 photos are to far away to tell but the Black one could be a youngster as the wattles look pink but from that piccy it looks a bit down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Interesting. I assumed the pekin was a pullet (so did the shop) so I didn't try and get a decent photo! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Sorry, can't tell from the photos, but neither of them looks particularly happy/perky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) I managed to source a photo of the chickens when they were 3 months - they are about 4 months old now if that helps? Now I am on a laptop, photos below (I tried to zoom in a bit): Breeder thinks they are both hens, but the person she got the Frizzle from wasn't 100% sure, so she can't guarantee it either. Ah, they are so lovely though! B x Edited October 23, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Sorry, can't tell from the photos, but neither of them looks particularly happy/perky Thanks, Dogmother. That's quite sad to know actually - I think they've been at the pet shop for about a month now and they don't have a huge amount of space (though not terrible at all compared to some chickens I've seen). I don't think they're selling as they are unsexed so people don't want to make the commitment - I can't have males right now as my neighbours have said no otherwise I would really consider picking them up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Again, hard to tell from the photos - sorry. We need to see legs, posture and how the feathers are formed, so the whole bird. The pekin could well be a pullet, but not easy to see properly. frizzles of any breed are notoriously difficult to sex. We're usually pretty good at this, so sorry that we can't help. One word of warning though - don't ever buy a bird because you feel sorry for it - they usually end up being a problem health-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Again, hard to tell from the photos - sorry. We need to see legs, posture and how the feathers are formed, so the whole bird. The pekin could well be a pullet, but not easy to see properly. frizzles of any breed are notoriously difficult to sex. We're usually pretty good at this, so sorry that we can't help. One word of warning though - don't ever buy a bird because you feel sorry for it - they usually end up being a problem health-wise. No problem at all - I really appreciate the advice on this site (always come back one point or another!) I am one of those people who feels sorry for animals and I dwell a lot - so I will take your advice seriously, thank you. I have a few more photos that I didn't think were much good - but I shall add anyway B x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 the black one certainly doesn't look happy then last photo is enough for Me to say avoid them. sorry probably not what you want to read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thank you for your advice. The last photo was from when they arrived at the pet shop, so very sad to know they don't look happy. The white one in the photo was sold separately, which now thinking about it seems odd. I'd like to rehome them but I will take your advice on board. This is the first time I was considering getting chickens from a different place to what I normally do - normally a poultry farm - so a pet shop was a different experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I may be casting doubts here, but it's rare for a pet shop to have any staff knowledgeable enough to sell poultry confidently; I would go to a reputable supplier. Roughly where in Gloucs. are you? Someone on here may be able to recommend one near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 I live in Cheltenham - I normally travel to Newland Poultry in Malvern as they have always been exceptional (both as a bird supplier, boarding and advice). I went to this pet shop because I knew they sold live meal worms and I wanted some for my girls as they are moulting so thought they'd like some live ones rather than the dried sort - then I ended up getting distracted and spotted the chickens they had for sale. I asked the staff but they couldn't be 100% sure on the sex - they were almost certain they were pullets but couldn't guarantee (although they are about 4 months old now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I would hazard a guess that they are pullets,and the age is probably about right as they will mature slower at this time of year due to the lessening daylight hours. I would stick to your usual supplier as they sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I think they are both pullets. The black one, I’m going by the feathering, but she doesn’t look happy. The frizzle I’m going by the feet (no spurs) that I can see. It would be a gamble to buy them. I know my heart rules my head it’s very hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
