Barred rocks? Is the one a roo?

[Frosty19]

my boyfriend and I got these chickens on easter and I’ve been trying to figure out what they are. Tractor supply sold them as asian blacks but anything I am finding on that breed is definitely not how these look. They are at least 5 weeks old now and the one has had the red comb since 3 weeks. Can anyone tell me if they are barred rocks or something else? And hen or roo? I think i have one of each if they are barred rocks but I want to have some other input.

 

[swamphiker]

I believe you are correct that they are barred rocks, both of which are cockerels.

 

[Peppercorngal]

Yes, they are barred rocks and yes, one is a rooster! Very pretty birds!

 

[featherhead007]

cock a doodle how do you do!

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

Barred Rocks, I believe. @Overo Mare might be able to confirm the gender.

 

[Yardmom]

Yes they do look like barred rock. As chicks they would have been black with a white spot on top of the head. I am not getting all the pics to load, but one appears darker. The darker would be a hen. Those not familiar with the breed spot the red comb and often cry roo to quickly.

 

[Frosty19]

I think both did have the black spots on the head but im seeing that the roo if its a barred rock would be the lighter one but the darker one has the redder comb. That’s why I am very confused about these two because they don’t seem like the traditional hen/roo of barred rocks.there is also a big difference in the two combs. I’ll try to get more pictures and better ones tomorrow.

 

[Painted Calls]

Both BR are cockerels.

 

[MGG]

Both BR are cockerels.

x2!

 

[MGG]

The lighter ones are red sex links. Or, by their many other names, Isa Brown's, Golden comets, Cinnamon queens, etc.