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Atilla the Hun(Or Hen?)

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by Lady EE, Oct 10, 2014.

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  1. Oct 10, 2014 #1
    Lady EE

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    We have a barred rock chicken who has been rather confusing( gender wise)
    These photos are a few weeks old
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    And today:
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    I'm guessing rooster.
    Thanks!
     
  3. Oct 10, 2014 #2
    popsicle

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    Looking at the mountains in MT
    How old now? If truly barred Rock, pullet. The dark wash on the legs, the darker beak and darker coloring are typically pullet traits.
     
  5. Oct 10, 2014 #3
    Lady EE

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    A little under 5 months, I think.
    She/he came from Murray Mcmurray.
     
  7. Oct 10, 2014 #4
    BantamLover21

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    Looks like a hen to me.
     
  9. Oct 10, 2014 #5
    Wyandottes7

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    Looks like a pullet to me.
     
  11. Oct 10, 2014 #6
    Lady EE

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    Thanks for replying!
    I was confused by the tail feathers seen in the second photo
     
  13. Oct 10, 2014 #7
    donrae

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    Looks like a pullet, and not far from laying.
     

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