Age old question, barred rock pullet or cockerel?

[JustFrHENS]

Hi everyone! This is Bagels, she is from a repeatable hatchery and should be a she…but I am concerned due to her patterning she is looking more like a He! 4 weeks old…too early to tell? She got her tail feathers VERY early but I don’t have any other BR’s to compare her too! THANK YOU! I love her so so so much she’s so friendly and calm, and am not allowed roos, so praying she is a she!

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Here's a good thread.... https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-barred-rock-chicks-are-boys-or-girls.868785/

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

I think it's too early to tell with this little one. The comb is a bit pink, but not very big, and the feet are also pretty small. I'm leaning pullet, but definitely update in a couple weeks if you're still unsure.

 

[JustFrHENS]

Here's a good thread.... https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-barred-rock-chicks-are-boys-or-girls.868785/

thank you so much! this is a great thread, and great group! i’ve learned so much!

 

[JustFrHENS]

I think it's too early to tell with this little one. The comb is a bit pink, but not very big, and the feet are also pretty small. I'm leaning pullet, but definitely update in a couple weeks if you're still unsure.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and reply! I am hoping so, too! My grandfather actually was a barred rock chicken farmer lol so when starting my own flock I wanted to be sure I had one too I hope Bagels can stay with me, I love them so much. I will post an update in a few weeks!!

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Thank you so much for your thoughts and reply! I am hoping so, too! My grandfather actually was a barred rock chicken farmer lol so when starting my own flock I wanted to be sure I had one too I hope Bagels can stay with me, I love them so much. I will post an update in a few weeks!!

You're very welcome, and I hope you enjoy your new flock!

 

[SandyRiverChick]

SO cool about your Grandpa. ALSO!! It's really such a great resource, has helped me through many years of chickening! ENJOY.

 

[JustFrHENS]

SO cool about your Grandpa. ALSO!! It's really such a great resource, has helped me through many years of chickening! ENJOY.

ahhh thank you! chickens are in my genes i guess!! I am so excited to be a part of this group, and am so appreciative of your kindness and advice so far! thank you!!!