Barred Rock--Female? UPDATED She just laid an egg!

[Chickiebaby8]

The first photo is the most recent. The second photo, the close up, was taken 6 weeks ago.

Thank you in advance for any help.

 

[shelleyd2008]

Definitely too dark to be a roo

 

[Chickiebaby8]

Oh good. I wonder why she isn't laying? She is happy and eating. She does make a weird noise that I originally though was a cough but it has been 7 weeks and she was treated with antibiotics and seems fine. Very spunky, very vocal. Eats really well.

Maybe she isn't old enough?

 

[shelleyd2008]

Do you know how old she is? Mine were at least 7 months old before they started laying. Now, since they free range daily, I'm not getting any eggs from them. I would love to know where they are hiding them!

 

[MissD'uccle]

Sometimes they just take a little longer to get going

My barred rock hen actually raises her "hackle" feathers and will spar with my bantie rooster. It is quite comical to watch. She usually wins!

 

[Chickiebaby8]

That is so cute! I have a very bossy Golden Comet who would probably take on any Roo around.

@Shelley I think she is 6 months old. I wanted to help a friend and start my flock with laying hens but I really wish I started from an egg sometimes so I would know how old they are. I do love them though and they are so happy. They have their own house and a large, fenced in area with grass to play in all day.