Barred rock 19 week old is this a rooster??

[drumstick diva]

Two beautiful pullets, they should be laying eggs very soon

 

[Oakhammockchick]

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You can start a thread of your own and post photos of your birds, we can sort that out for you

Thanks for the info! The neighbors have a rooster so I don't think it's a big deal if we have one here.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Thanks for the info! The neighbors have a rooster so I don't think it's a big deal if we have one here.

Yep, that's a cockerel

 

[BlueHenDel]

Sorry if I missed a direct reply to this question... The answer is yes. All hens reaching point of laying (POL) will have plumper, redder combs and wattles. In some breeds they will also develop a flush of pink/red on their legs. These signs of fertility/egg production decrease during molting and in non-laying periods of winter. I was surprised to learn that hens combs can shrink noticeably at these times!

Thank you very much! Always lots to learn here at BYC!!

 

[BlueHenDel]

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We have two barred rocks about 18 1/2 weeks old. These are backyard chickens and we can’t own a rooster.

Very concerned the one “hen” looks more like a rooster. Can anyone help? We need to find a new home if it’s a rooster before the crowing starts! thanks!

Gorgeous girls, BTW!