A roo among us?

[Oursisafunnyfarm]

Any thoughts on gender? This is my almost 8.5 week old, Rhode Island Red (well, maybe ). She is the only one of my new chicks who has an obvious waddle. She is super bossy with her hatchmates, but I know that doesn't mean anything. My other RIR pullet has no sign of a waddle yet, and a much lighter and smaller comb. What do y'all think? Thanks in advance!

 

[Kessel23]

I think that is a rooster, the hens should not develop a red comb and waddles at this age.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Cockerel

 

[Mary's Backyard Chickens]

@Kessel23, x2. At this age, most hens wouldn't develop all these male like features (Comb, wattle, saddle feathers.) I'm going with cockerel.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Handsome production red cockerel

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Agree with @Ol Grey Mare on gender and breed.

 

[kumquat]

Handsome production red cockerel

x3!

 

[cppeace]

yep roo. You can see the thinner feathers forming on the rear side.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Ol Grey Mare