Barred Rock

[Dayala]

So I bought 4 Barred Rocks form Tractor Supply about 15 weeks ago and when I bought them the sign said pullets I even have a picture of the sign, but now at 15 weeks they’re looking a lot like roosters can I get some reassurance from someone that my eyes aren’t deceiving me.

 

[DramaBrahmaMama]

I think you have 2 and 2. My BR hens have very large combs and waddles. They will begin to flop around 16+ weeks. I would say your 3rd and last pics are Roos.

 

[nuthatched]

All cockerels, you must have gotten a straight run batch.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Yes, I agree with nuthatched, I see pointed saddle feathers on all four birds meaning they are all male.

 

[WIchickMama]

agree that all 4 are males, sorry. they are handsome though

 

[Sammi_0411]

All 4 look to be cockerels to me sorry x

 

[EggSighted4Life]

but now at 15 weeks they’re looking a lot like roosters can I get some reassurance from someone that my eyes aren’t deceiving me.

Welcome to BYC!

Ya, they aren't deceiving you.. they were mislabeled, possibly all the way from hatchery.

All are cockerels.

BR males/cockerels get a double dose of the barring gene from their dames.. giving them a lighter appearance then hens will have... but the saddle feathers are telling the full story.

When looking at the pics under the "viewer", I almost said wait, there's more pictures that don't show up in the OP and those are female.. alas they were the second poster's and not the op.

 

[Sammi_0411]

So sorry didn't realise you were a New member where are my manners....

Hey from the UK! Welcome to BYC it's lovely to have you here lots of useful knowledge and advice on here and everyone trys to assist with any questions or queries. So sorry we had to give u nt great news of having cockerels
XxSamXx

 

[WIchickMama]

When looking at the pics under the "viewer", I almost said wait, there's more pictures that don't show up in the OP and those are female.. alas they were the second poster's and not the op.

I did the same thing!

And yes, sorry, welcome from WI!!!

 

[Painted Calls]

All are cockerels. Welcome to BYC!