Americauna: Hen or Rooster???

[tntmccarn]

We have recently gotten into the chicken business. We bought 4 chicks at a reputable farm and garden store in the area and they were all labeled as pullets. However, I have noticed one of them has different shaped tail feathers, is more aggressive and "her" beak looks different from the others. I will take an updated picture to post. The chicks are almost 5 weeks old now. Any tips?​

 

[Mac14]

The only think I can say untill I see pics, is look for thicker legs and of course bigger redder comb and waddles. Do you know their breeds? If not, we are willing to help.

 

[donrae]

The best tip I can give is to take a clear, focused profile shot, including legs and comb.

 

[tntmccarn]

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[debid]

The black and white is a cockerel. Sexing is only guaranteed at 90% for a reason -- mistakes happen.

 

[Chickenman76]

I'm leaning towards pullets, but the black and white one is throwing me off a bit, but I did have a pullet EE that had a really red comb around that age

 

[ChickenPalz]

The black and white one has a really red comb that one looks like a roo

 

[tntmccarn]

Hot Rod is the black/white chicken. That's the one I have a question about. He/She is not aggressive, yet... Hot Rod comes to us when we bring in treats or even come near the coop. We're just afraid that he will eventually attack our Silkie Rooster. ​

 

[Chickenman76]

The black and white one has a really red comb that one looks like a roo

I got thrown off once as well with a really red comb with a pullet and thought it was a cockerel

 

[Chickenman76]

I'd keep an eye on the wing feathering