Barred Rock Pullet or Cockerel?

[DaraKing]

I already know this bird is a barred rock, and that it is 12 weeks old. Question is, will it be a hen or rooster?

 

[DaraKing]

While I'm at it, can anyone tell me if my EE is a pullet or cockerel? S/he is also 12 weeks old.

 

[BabyandCotton]

I think they are both pullets
-Liv

 

[DaraKing]

Thank you for replying, Liv. I was hoping to get a few comments on these two birds, especially the barred rock. Can anyone else offer their thoughts/opinions, please?

 

[Troy6671]

I think both are pullets!

 

[drumstick diva]

Barred rock appears to be a cockerel, gray barring instead of black & large comb & wattles . The photos don't enlarge, I can't see the other bird well enough to offer an opinion

 

[rebrascora]

Barred rock is definitely male. At 12 weeks, that comb and wattles are huge and red and must have been that way for some time.... they don't get like that overnight!.. A pullet wouldn't develop head gear like that for several more weeks until she reaches point of lay . Also, the pale barring indicates it's a cockerel.

The EE looks to be a pullet at this stage.

 

[DaraKing]

Barred rock is definitely male. At 12 weeks, that comb and wattles are huge and red and must have been that way for some time.... they don't get like that overnight!.. A pullet wouldn't develop head gear like that for several more weeks until she reaches point of lay . Also, the pale barring indicates it's a cockerel.

The EE looks to be a pullet at this stage.

Thank you! I was thinking cockerel as well but I wanted confirmation. Now to figure out what to do with him, as I cannot keep roosters in my neighborhood.

 

[BabyandCotton]

*sigh if only we could email roosters XD! I'd love him but I'm just not prepared for a rooster right now. You could advertise on here or Craigslist
-Liv

 

[chickprincess10]

I think they are both hens!