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mjcalkins

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Am I correct? Dominique hen? (I know the others are buff orphington's, lol - I ordered from Murray McMurray and Gizmo was my freebie!) My boys are really hoping Gizmo is a boy, but I'm not too sure... wouldn't the tail feathers be longer at this point? Thanks!! :D

 
Barred Rocks, with which the Doms are often confused, have single combs, while the Dominique has a rose comb. Could not see close enough in the photos, but assuming it has a rose comb, the light color and thick legs suggest a cockerel. The barring is crisp in the photos.

What is needed is to know the age of the bird, and a few better closeup photos.
 
cockerel no doubt...if they are allowed I would keep him...he will protect your girls when free ranging...and I promise there will not be chicks in the eggs if you collect them daily
 
LOL, thanks!!! :D Yes, Gizmo defintely has a rose comb and I am was excited to tell the boys that he's a cockerel. We'll definitely keep him! The girls all flock around him and he's not nearly as friendly as the girls are. Thanks for your help!! :) Here are a couple more pictures that I just took. Gizmo is hard to get pictures of, lol!


 

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