11 Week Old Barred Rock

[Juliampowers]

Hello All,

This is Thornton in the front with the large comb. Early on I thought Thornton might be a rooster because (she/he) was consistently larger than the rest and had comb development sooner as well. There were no other indicators from what I could tell such as pointed feathers or spurs. Well yesterday Thornton started to crow but I have read that hens can crow especially if they are at the top of the pecking order which Thornton is. Thornton is such a sweetheart and always wants to be held and comes to (his/her) name. My question really is hen or rooster?

 

[Northwest_Wannabe]

If Thornton is the same age as the other rocks behind, then it's a cockerel :'(

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Yeah, it's a cockerel.

 

[Juliampowers]

Thornton is the same age as the rest... we got them all as day old chicks. That was my worry, I hope that he stays as sweet as he matures.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Yep, definitely a cockerel

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Boy.