Barred Rocks!!

[NestingHillsSC]

Here is the most updated photo I have... Almost 5 weeks and I'm for sure this sucker is a rooster!! Agree?
COCKEREL!!!!

 

[NestingHillsSC]

I have 16 altogether. 12 pullets and 4 cockerels. These pullets are 7 weeks old. These are THE friendliest chickens ever. I cant go in there without them fling all over me. AND I thought leghorns were flighty. HAHAHA these are just as flighty if not more. But wonderful birds.

 

[Lucky Lemon]

My two barred rocks are right at 10 weeks old now, can any of you tell me what their adult size will be like in comparison to a Rhode Island Red? They seem so much smaller than my Rhode Island Reds.

Here they are at about 4 weeks

 

[DesertChic]

My two barred rocks are right at 10 weeks old now, can any of you tell me what their adult size will be like in comparison to a Rhode Island Red? They seem so much smaller than my Rhode Island Reds.

Here they are at about 4 weeks

What lovely little pullets! I don't have any experience with RIRs, but my two BR pullets, now about 6 months old, weigh in around 5 pounds.

 

[Lucky Lemon]

What lovely little pullets! I don't have any experience with RIRs, but my two BR pullets, now about 6 months old, weigh in around 5 pounds.

Thank you, they are the sweetest, most docile chicks I have. They love to be held and to stay right up beside me when I'm in the yard. Sweet babies!

 

[rfreedlund]

My two barred rocks are right at 10 weeks old now, can any of you tell me what their adult size will be like in comparison to a Rhode Island Red? They seem so much smaller than my Rhode Island Reds.

From my experience Barred Rocks are about the same height, but a bit stockier. I would say the Rhode Island red is a slightly more "athletic" chicken than a Barred Rock. If you have enough of either one, though, there will always be a few stockier Rhode Islands and a few leaner Barred Rocks. But in general the Barred Rock will be a bit heavier.

 

[MamaEggEnd]

I have seen some BR hens with decent sized combs but something about this one had me questioning. I may be psyching myself out here, but I feel like I see spur bumps starting too?! This chick is 11 weeks old.

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[MamaEggEnd]

meant to also include this picture.

 

[curious chickee]

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I have seen some BR hens with decent sized combs but something about this one had me questioning. I may be psyching myself out here, but I feel like I see spur bumps starting too?! This chick is 11 weeks old.

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Cockerels, pullets do not have big comb and wattles at that age

For comparison this is my cockerel (left) and pullet (right) 10 weeks

 

[DesertChic]

meant to also include this picture.

Yep, it looks like you've got a cockerel.