Tell me this one isn't a rooster too??

[ErinFchick]

You guys helped confirm my suspicions that five of my seven "pullets" were roos... but today I suddenly suspected one I didn't even ask you about. What do you think of this one?





see the super tall comb and the fancy tail feathers? Also he/she is aggressive. I want some daggone eggs!

 

[ChickenGrass]

Yes he is 100% roo

 

[ErinFchick]

*flips a table*

 

[Michael OShay]

Definitely a cockerel. Sorry. (

 

[ErinFchick]

So to follow up. Is it the super tall comb, plus the fantastic tail feathers? Should I get pics of the ONE I still think is a hen?

 

[junebuggena]

See those feathers on his back and neck? Do you see how long, thin, and pointed they are? That means it's a boy.
Pullets have broad, rounded back feathers like this.



Now compare this red rooster's back feathers to the back feathers on the hens in the picture.

And another good comparison picture. Black pullet with rounded back feathers and the barred cockerel with long, thin, pointed back feathers.

 

[Michael OShay]

See those feathers on his back and neck? Do you see how long, thin, and pointed they are? That means it's a boy.

X2 on junebuggena's post.

 

[ErinFchick]

I'm going to post pics of my final "girl". If she's a boy too I am gonna scream.

 

[ErinFchick]

Also, my mock frustration is with my lack of potential eggs. I am absolutely appreciative of your guys' time and expertise.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I am anxiously plugging my ears here. Just in case.