A surprise Roo?

[StephJack]

This is Blossom, a 7 week old light Brahma...I brought home what I thought were 6 pullets...but this one is not feathering as quickly as the others and there is a lot of red starting to show compared to the others. Could she Blossoming into a he??

(Also..this is my first go at raising chickens so any insight would be helpful! So much to learn! Thanks for your help)

 

[JedJackson]

I wouldn't say for sure just yet, but the comb and wattles are developed enough for 7 weeks for me to say it probably is a cockerel. Wait and see how things go for a couple more weeks, and keep an eye on the size and redness of the comb and wattles.

 

[StephJack]

I wouldn't say for sure just yet, but the comb and wattles are developed enough for 7 weeks for me to say it probably is a cockerel. Wait and see how things go for a couple more weeks, and keep an eye on the size and redness of the comb and wattles.

Oh Boy! (Literally) lol Appreciate the insight! I'll probably keep him if he is a him...just wasn't expecting it! Guess I'll be doing some more research LOL

 

[JedJackson]

Oh Boy! (Literally) lol Appreciate the insight! I'll probably keep him if he is a him...just wasn't expecting it! Guess I'll be doing some more research LOL

I am not certain on this one. Others may have different ideas, so check back and see what the consensus is later on.

 

[StephJack]

I am not certain on this one. Others may have different ideas, so check back and see what the consensus is later on.

Absolutely! I appreciate it. I guess I will find out eventually lol

 

[Sammi_0411]

I wouldn't say for sure just yet, but the comb and wattles are developed enough for 7 weeks for me to say it probably is a cockerel. Wait and see how things go for a couple more weeks, and keep an eye on the size and redness of the comb and wattles.

I agree with jed I'm.afraid but see wat others say xx

 

[JedJackson]

Absolutely! I appreciate it. I guess I will find out eventually lol

That is a near certainty!

 

[StephJack]

I agree with jed I'm.afraid but see wat others say xx

Appreciate the vote in any case...I'm new to this..but there's something different about that one LOL. I will still hope! xx

 

[Sammi_0411]

Lol fair enough welcome to BYC xx

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

I agree with the other posters, he looks like a cockerel.