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HEN OR ROOSTER? PLEASE HELP

post #1 of 12
4/6/12 at 3:29pm
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I'm getting worried that my hen is a rooster. The place I buy them from is only suppose to carry hens but I only started with chickens last years and I have never had a rooster and I'm not sure I can get away with having one. Both of the chickens in the top picture were hatched on Oct 25th, 2011 so they are just over 5 mths old but this one is a lot bigger and the comb and waddle are much larger and all of my other hens legs seem to stop at the bottom of their body. The neck is also much longer than the others. I have not heard any signs of it trying to crow. I know different breeds are different sizes and grow at different rates but I would like my expert backyard chicken members to give me their opinion. It is a Golden Sex Link. Its a beautiful bird. I named it Cinnamon since it looks like some dumped a box of cinnamon on its back. Please let me know what you all think it is. 

Thank You!

Three grown children, one grandaughter,Goldie-Americana, Roxy-Barred Rocks, Lacy-Silver Laced Waynadotte, Cinnamon-(Rooster)Golden Sex Link, and two little girls, Sparkles-Speckled Sussex and Buttercup-Sicillian Buttercup!
Too Blessed To Be Stressed!

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Three grown children, one grandaughter,Goldie-Americana, Roxy-Barred Rocks, Lacy-Silver Laced Waynadotte, Cinnamon-(Rooster)Golden Sex Link, and two little girls, Sparkles-Speckled Sussex and Buttercup-Sicillian Buttercup!
Too Blessed To Be Stressed!

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post #2 of 12
4/6/12 at 3:31pm

That is a rooster. No doubt. Hens will not grow those dark red feathers over the shoulders.

I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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I live with my partner and our daughter in the foothills of NC. We LOVE our critters!
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post #3 of 12
4/6/12 at 3:36pm

I'd say it's a rooster.

I am crazy about a lot of things. Chickens, reading, writing stories, and most importantly my King, Jesus. :D  

 

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I am crazy about a lot of things. Chickens, reading, writing stories, and most importantly my King, Jesus. :D  

 

~Member of the Derperella Club- We're all just goin' round the rooster here! ~

~ Proud member of Team Snap!!! Chattin' on the very first chicken chat thread!!!~ 

 

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post #4 of 12
4/6/12 at 3:38pm
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THATS WHAT I WAS AFRAID OF. THANKS FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE.

Three grown children, one grandaughter,Goldie-Americana, Roxy-Barred Rocks, Lacy-Silver Laced Waynadotte, Cinnamon-(Rooster)Golden Sex Link, and two little girls, Sparkles-Speckled Sussex and Buttercup-Sicillian Buttercup!
Too Blessed To Be Stressed!

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Three grown children, one grandaughter,Goldie-Americana, Roxy-Barred Rocks, Lacy-Silver Laced Waynadotte, Cinnamon-(Rooster)Golden Sex Link, and two little girls, Sparkles-Speckled Sussex and Buttercup-Sicillian Buttercup!
Too Blessed To Be Stressed!

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post #5 of 12
4/6/12 at 8:58pm

HAHAHA that is definitely a rooster sorry but it is still a beautiful chicken!

3 silkies, 5 seramas, 3 dogs, and a perfect life................ I  my       's

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3 silkies, 5 seramas, 3 dogs, and a perfect life................ I  my       's

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post #6 of 12
4/6/12 at 10:12pm
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Floyd-Golden Laced Wyandotte Rooster, Emma-ISA Brown,  Maggie-Speckled Sussex, Matilda-Buff Orpington, Daisy-Silver Laced Wyandotte,  Zoey-Black Star
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Floyd-Golden Laced Wyandotte Rooster, Emma-ISA Brown,  Maggie-Speckled Sussex, Matilda-Buff Orpington, Daisy-Silver Laced Wyandotte,  Zoey-Black Star
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post #7 of 12
4/7/12 at 4:44am

Beautiful Rooster you have there!

I have to give my roosters away due to where I live. I hope you get to keep him! Not all roosters are incredibly loud. Maybe it'll work out.

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post #8 of 12
4/11/12 at 10:53am
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Don't know that I can get away with keeping him either.sad.png  I hope so, he really is beautiful, its going to depend on whether or not he gets noisy or mean. So far he's doing fine. Hopefully that will continue. Thanks again for the imput.

Three grown children, one grandaughter,Goldie-Americana, Roxy-Barred Rocks, Lacy-Silver Laced Waynadotte, Cinnamon-(Rooster)Golden Sex Link, and two little girls, Sparkles-Speckled Sussex and Buttercup-Sicillian Buttercup!
Too Blessed To Be Stressed!

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Three grown children, one grandaughter,Goldie-Americana, Roxy-Barred Rocks, Lacy-Silver Laced Waynadotte, Cinnamon-(Rooster)Golden Sex Link, and two little girls, Sparkles-Speckled Sussex and Buttercup-Sicillian Buttercup!
Too Blessed To Be Stressed!

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post #9 of 12
4/11/12 at 10:55am

He's a boy alright looks just like the ISA Brown rooster i had

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post #10 of 12
4/11/12 at 10:58am

keep an eye on him and try to keep him friendly by interaction maybe mine got a little to protective would be a great rooster to keep hens safe

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