At what age do Roos show themselves?

[lbartsch]

We keep wondering if one of our chickies is a roo because she's bigger than the rest and her comb is getting red faster than the others. But she's also really passive and her tail feathers grew in really fast. S/he is about 6 weeks old now. When will we finally know for sure (and how)? My daughter has really bonded with this one and is really worried about it. By law we can't keep roosters in Oakland where we live. Thanks!

 

[DMRippy]

Pictures

 

[HEChicken]

A red comb at 6 weeks would be suspect to me too. Can you post pics?

 

[lbartsch]

I cannot figure out how to post a picture in my message. How do i do that? I'll have to figure that out and then take one in the morning because the chickies are all asleep already.

 

[CarrieW]

My 'girls' are 10 weeks and 3 days old today. I heard a wobbly crow this morning, and it was one that I could have sworn was a pullet...oh well.

 

[NonnasBabies]

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[big m70726]

I am wonder my self my husband came home with some chicks for easter still have no idea what they are then my 67 yr old neighbor wanted rhonde islande red and domque so I had to by them as striaght runs still haven't a clue to what we have and there about 4 or 5 mo now . IDK how to post pics but I have 10 chicks a goose and 4 ducks were all babies when we got them and yes their all in the same pen. Everyone gets along great would love to know if we have any roos and when they will crow .

 

[debid]

You might see a bit of pink on a pullet at 6 weeks. The lead pullet also might grow faster because she's claiming first place at the feeder. BUT, if the comb is growing and red, it's pretty safe bet it's a cockerel. And yes, post pictures and there's a good chance people here will be able to tell you with some degree of certainty.

 

[ranchhand]

Here you go!

5th question down, there are links to how to post pics. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1198

BTW, breed will make a huge difference in speed of development, some pullets get red earlier.

 

[lbartsch]

Here's the promised photos. Any help determining if she's a he would be great!

Thanks!