Another BARRED ROCK mix up ? ROO ?? or HEN ??

[BYchicks4us]

HI...we purchased six pullets (?) from TSC and this one looks different, has grown faster and is much more 'outgoing' than the rest. Originally named Mrs. Kravitz (bewitched..lol) has been re-named (for now) Izzy (a boy or girl) Any help will be appreciated. This chix is approx 12 weeks old. Very vocal one of the bunch.

 

[gamebirdsonly]

Roo.

 

[BlueCamas]

Definitely a cockerel.

 

[speckledhen]

There is no doubt about this one. Cockerel. You can see his skinny saddle feathers plain as day, in addition to cockerel coloring and the huge comb.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Yup, just to pile on. Cockerel. Sexing isn't perfect at the hatchery and once the chicks arrive at TSC or other feed stores, even more mistakes get made. Sorry, although he is a handsome fella.

 

[BYchicks4us]

Thanks all for sharing your knowledge, it's much appreciated. I'm a novice at this and have tried to distinguish the feather differences to no avail. Love this site for that alone. SO much to learn..lol.