Sexing Barred Rocks

[wein315]

I think i have a pullet,,, I HOPE i do because im in love with my sweet Hettie. anyone kmow? 7 weeks old.

 

[MontanaDolphin]

Wow, that's a hard one. The feathering says pullet, the leg wash says pullet, but that comb says cockerel. With it being seven weeks old, though...she just may be an oddball. My pullets don't have combs that big or red, and they will be 9 weeks on Wednesday. My cockerels have combs a lot bigger than yours. Maybe someone else more experienced can chime in. Here's a pic of one of my cockerels that has the smallest comb, and one of my pullets to give you a reference.

 

[pappy1264]

I was told if it has any red in the comb by 6-7 weeks, it is a roo (but I am new to this, so just going by what I was told.)

 

[wein315]

Wow. your pullet has a really small comb. Sigh,,, guess Ill just have to wait untill there's an egg or I hear crowing. She's dark and there isn't a lot of red in her comb but hers isn't that small.
thanks!

 

[Avonshire]

Ok in my opinion it is a pullet. I think it is too dark and the comb is not that big. Of course time will tell!!

 

[birmann]

What's everyone's opinion on this flock of barred rocks. They are 6 weeks old. All have the same size comb. I am think all hens?

 

[soukilee93]

I think i have a pullet,,, I HOPE i do because im in love with my sweet Hettie. anyone kmow? 7 weeks old.

Looks like a girl to me!!!

 

[soukilee93]

I was told if it has any red in the comb by 6-7 weeks, it is a roo (but I am new to this, so just going by what I was told.)

You can't always trust that. I've had some girls get the red early. Almost had me getting rid of what turned out to be a good layer.

 

[soukilee93]

I think you are right. They all look like girls to me!

 

[MontanaDolphin]

What's everyone's opinion on this flock of barred rocks. They are 6 weeks old. All have the same size comb. I am think all hens?

Based on the color of those feathers, yep I'd say all pullets.