Rooter or Hen at 5 weeks old

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SumChickenOwner

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I have a white rock that I got from the feed store. It is supposed to be from a credible hatchery and is guaranteed 99% to be a hen. However, it seems to be a rooster and is very aggressive. I am posting two photos. Anyone has a white rock before? The comb doesn't look red and there is no red wattle either. The feet are pretty large. Please help.
 
It is too young to be sure, but I am thinking pullet at this point. Often times the males are already developing large, red combs at this age.
 
I have him or her for 5 weeks so probably 6 to 7 weeks old. And yes photos were taken today.

I am hoping it's a pullet because there is no redness in the comb at all. Thanks for your quick feedback.
 
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Boys at that age will have pink combs and pullets will have orange combs, can't tell by your picture because the color is off.
 
Thanks. I thought so too but it was so aggressive today when i placed it with some older chickens. So the comb size is normal at this age?
 
SumChickenOwner said:
Thanks. I thought so too but it was so aggressive today when i placed it with some older chickens. So the comb size is normal at this age?
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Being placed with older birds out of the blue can put any gender of chick on the defensive (which often looks like the offensive - a "get them before they get you" sort of take on the situation).
 

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