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Hi there, I am looking for opinions on Rooster or hen??  

post #1 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:30pm
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Hi everyone- I thought I had all hens, and of course I have one that is cockadoodling  so we are thinking it is a rooster. I am not sure though? is there any way for sure to tell? we aren't keeping roosters- and would hate to give her back to the woman we got it from- if it is indeed a hen-  if that makes sense.  I find no spurs or claw things on the legs, though she/he does have a sibling, i included in the pics i will post- they are mutts so father could be different? 

 

any help or comments would be appreciated! thanks so much!

 

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post #2 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:33pm

I'm no expect, but if it is cock-a-doddling it is a pretty sure sign that it is a rooster!

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post #3 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:34pm
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post #4 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:35pm

how old is it? 

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post #5 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:35pm
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Originally Posted by janelle18 View Post

I'm no expect, but if it is cock-a-doddling it is a pretty sure sign that it is a rooster!


THANKS! lol that is exactly what i thought.. but then i hear- that she/he is too young to cock a doodle  and yet it has been doing it for weeks- and tomorrow they will be 12 weeks- AND also heard that hens can do it- IF they hear others? i have no clue?? but I would be so sad if i gave him back and he ended up being a she.. kwim?

post #6 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:36pm
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Originally Posted by Lots A Cluckin View Post

how old is it? 


12 weeks tomorrow- but been doing it for a few weeks now

post #7 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:37pm
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Here is the sister of the muttkids 019.jpg

post #8 of 9
6/17/12 at 1:38pm
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post #9 of 9
6/17/12 at 2:56pm

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/678547/posted-in-another-sectiion-i-think-i-should-have-posted-here-rooster-or-hen-please-help

 

 

Duplicate thread.

 

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