Barred Rock pullet or cockerel?

[sarahjean]

No crowing or egg from this "girl". It's the only barred rock we have so I can't compare to other birds. I've noticed some suspicious saddle feathers coming in. Thanks!

 

[KaylorFarms]

Cockerel

 

[Sunny-Side Up]

Yeah, that does look like a cock. How old is it?

 

[sarahjean]

17-18 weeks. I got it as a coop ready pullet.

Yeah, that does look like a cock. How old is it?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Cockerel

 

[speckledhen]

There is ZERO question that you have a cockerel. That fringe of saddle feathers is a dead giveaway even if the coloring wasn't.

These are saddle feathers.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Cockerel

 

[sarahjean]

There is ZERO question that you have a cockerel. That fringe of saddle feathers is a dead giveaway even if the coloring wasn't.

These are saddle feathers.

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Thanks so much! I figured as much but was really hoping I was just seeing things. This means we're down to 2 hens and an Easter Egger Cockerel who I'm inclined to keep. I think we're going to get some laying hens to get numbers back up at this point!

 

[speckledhen]

You're welcome, sarahjean. I love my BRs, but I had a super awesome "Delawegger" male (Delaware x Ameraucana) who I had to rehome because his brother was trying to kill him. It was one of those times I wish I'd tried harder to keep a cockerel. You do need more girls, whichever you keep, though. Good luck!

 

[drumstick diva]

definite cockerel - sorry. I'd make sure to tell the seller.