Rooster???

CHICKENFARMER22 · Jun 4, 2016

Hello, I am curious to see if anyone knows if my Rose Comb Brown Leghorn is a rooster or hen? It is 3 1/2 weeks old. I had ordered all pullets from McMurray Hatchery but this one is sticking out to me. It has a way redder comb than the rest and it has more wattle development. Feedback is appreciated. Thank You!

TheKindaFarmGal · Jun 4, 2016

At such a young age it is hard to be certain, but with comb and wattles that red and big I think it is a cockerel. Almost zero chance it is a girl.

BruceAZ · Jun 4, 2016

i think there are ways to do it even at day 1 age? .. but it's not 100%

keesmom · Jun 4, 2016

Once brown Leghorns feather in they are sexable by color pattern. Pullets will have a salmon chest, cockerels will have black.

drumstick diva · Jun 4, 2016

very good to know. Thanks Keesmom

CHICKENFARMER22 · Jun 4, 2016

Thanks everyone for the feedback. So you're all leaning towards Rooster?

ChickNanny13 · Jun 4, 2016

I'm saying Cockerel

Rooster???

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CHICKENFARMER22

Chirping

TheKindaFarmGal

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BruceAZ

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keesmom

Free Ranging

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Still crazy after all these years.

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Chirping

ChickNanny13

Enabler

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