Andalusion orphington cross roo or hen? Help

[cutecowgirl084]

Just picked up this pretty thing supposed to be a hen. 3months old splash Andalusian cross. Thoughts hen or roo?? Thanks

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[cutecowgirl084]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Cockerel

 

[Cel45]

X2

 

[cutecowgirl084]

Well crap lol
Would you guys mind telling me what you see to determine that? Is it bc the comb and wattle are really red instead of pink? Females get combs and wattles too so this is all really confusing hehe

 

[Michael OShay]

A cockerel for sure. Sorry. (

 

[junebuggena]

Well crap lol
Would you guys mind telling me what you see to determine that? Is it bc the comb and waddle are really red instead of pink? Females get combs and waddles too so this is all really confusing hehe

It's all about how early the comb turns red. Males mature more quickly than females and will bright red much earlier than pullets. Bright red at 10 to 12 weeks means cockerel. Pullets don't start to pink until they are about a month away from being ready to lay, usually about 14 to 18 weeks of age.

 

[Michael OShay]

It's all about how early the comb turns red. Males mature more quickly than females and will bright red much earlier than pullets. Bright red at 10 to 12 weeks means cockerel. Pullets don't start to pink until they are about a month away from being ready to lay, usually about 14 to 18 weeks of age.

X2 on junebuggena's post.

 

[drumstick diva]

x 3 on junebuggena's post

 

[cutecowgirl084]

Ok that helps so it's not the red comb so much as its the age that it starts to darken. Makes sense thanks.