Barred Rock hen or Roo?

Jdemaste

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Hi all!
I have some barred rock chicks I got from TSC about 6 weeks ago. I’m about 90% sure one is a rooster but wanted to get some more experienced opinions! The chick is in question is the br on the far right. Let me know your thoughts 😊
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I had same question a couple of months ago. I've heard pullets are darker than roo's so my best guess is that the one on the right in the pic is a roo as it is lighter.
 
Welcome!
The bird on the right is a cockerel.
Mary
Thank you! I thought cockerel from his lighter color. His comb is getting very red, but some of the pullets also have a redder comb. He’s also a little more outgoing and social than the rest of the girls.
 
Here’s another pic of ?him? from last week, so about 5 weeks.
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That’s a cockerel on the right. I just got rid of mine that looked almost identical. The cockerels are lighter than the pullets. I got 3 BRs and really wanted all 3. Ended up with 1. 1 cockerel, 1 bully, and 1 sweetie. It’s too bad the bully had to go but she just wouldn’t change. Can you keep your little guy?
 

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