Silver Laced Wyandotte hen or rooster?

[HortenseCumberbatch]

Not to piggyback but I have the same question about my silver laced. He/she looks very similar and I've noticed he/she's grown some iridescent tail feathers. Anyone know if Silver Laced Hens get iridescent tail feathers or if that's a roo thing?

 

[aubreynoramarie]

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BROTHERS!

 

[TeriyakiChicken]

Roo

 

[manybirds]

roo

 

[colby318]

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Chill! Not many chickens like a camera in their face. Mine certainly don't

The poster might want to have a roo around to keep the peace with the hens or to make babies next year.

 

[Mommy2Blaze]

Definitely roo. My girls are 18 weeks and don't have combs or wattles that big and red.

 

[PtldChick]

For all who say roo, what about the fact that there does not appear to be any pointed saddle feathers? They all look rounded like a pullet to me.

It gets so confusing when the signs are mixed...

 

[jbethmann]

if it is helpful, I posted some pics of my SLW on my "meet the flock" page. I think they are both hens after some research. They would be much more roostery by now I understand. Plus the fluffy feathers on the butt are a hen trait, is that right?

I am new to this, but HTH!

 

[PeakyBeaky]

How is "He"...and I mean he. No doubt!

 

[fshinggrl]

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12 weeks is a bit early to be showing saddle feathers. All the white that is on him and the red comb is a sure sign of a cockerel/rooster.