18 week old RIR - Pullet or Rooster?

[vish138]

We aren't allowed to have roosters in our city, I'm afraid we got one, would like to confirm with the experts on here. He/she is an 18 week old Rhode Island Red. If it is a rooster, anyone in Orange County, CA want him?



Thank you

 

[junebuggena]

It's hard to see in the picture. Does this bird have any thin, pointed feathers on the back, near the base of the tail? Or are they all broad and rounded?

 

[vish138]

Thank you for the quick response.

Here is another picture where the tail feathers are a little easier to see. I think there are thin pointed feathers near the base.

Another thing to note is that the last few mornings she/he has been pretty noisy, but it doesn't sound like a "cock-a-doodle-do" so I'm not sure if she is getting ready to start laying or if he is practicing crowing.

 

[Miriahb]

Thank you for the quick response.

Here is another picture where the tail feathers are a little easier to see. I think there are thin pointed feathers near the base.

Another thing to note is that the last few mornings she/he has been pretty noisy, but it doesn't sound like a "cock-a-doodle-do" so I'm not sure if she is getting ready to start laying or if he is practicing crowing.

Pretty sure you have a roo there, especially with those pointy saddle feathers.

 

[Dracana]

That is most definitely a cockerel.
He's even starting to get in his green rooster tail feathers.

Looks just like mine did when he was younger.
No hope of eggs from this one.

 

[BorealisChick71]

Definitely a roo.

 

[junebuggena]

That's a much better picture. He definitely has male saddle feathers.

 

[Chickenwolf]

Roo

Sorry u gotta rehome him
He is pretty