Such a bummer! I really don't want to have to re-home him.
He should be a pure barred rock, though. Got him from some researchers at the local university.
I have been going back and forth...Thought I definitely had a cockerel for a while, then thought I maybe had a hen...now thinking I may see some saddle feathers in, too. He/she is playing games with me!
Alritey, I'm back with more photos! Approximately 6 weeks old and it's lookin' like a roo. Thoughts?
If I do, in fact, have a rooster on my hands, what are your suggestions for the future? I only have the one BR and a Rhode Island Red pullet (I think!). Is the next step to get more hens...
Thank you all so much for your input! The feather/leg coloring, large head spot, stance, etc. are all of the things that had be wondering. I'm just really hoping that at least one of the two is a female...although I don't know anything about the crossing between a Rhode Island Red and BR...
That's what I've gathered from the research I've done, as well. Rats! Guess I will have to wait it out to be sure.
Are there certain behaviors that could indicate gender? The BR has been jumping on my Rhode Island Red the past couple of days and seems to be becoming more dominant.
Okay, folks! I'm brand new to this so I need your help. I adopted these little ones at one week old when they needed a home. I'm starting to worry that my BR is a cockerel. What are your thoughts? Any and all input is greatly appreciated!