Black Jersey Giant: Hen or Roo?

[MysteryChicken]

Thank you! Such a beautiful bird.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

 

[sqatkins]

I have the same question. I paid the hatchery extra to sex the chickens because I am not allowed to have roosters in the city limits. I received four. Here is a picture of two of them. Do you think that the near one is a cockerel? Sure looks like it to me. These birds are about 8 weeks old.

 

[Painted Calls]

I have the same question. I paid the hatchery extra to sex the chickens because I am not allowed to have roosters in the city limits. I received four. Here is a picture of two of them. Do you think that the near one is a cockerel? Sure looks like it to me. These birds are about 8 weeks old.

That one is indeed a cockerel.

 

[DobieClose]

my baby boy has

It's official. He crowed.

he has not crowed again yet.

 

[DobieClose]

10 to 1 ratio is ideal for breeding. Pet flocks don't need that ratio. A male can over-mate a favorite hen causing feather damage and even blood. Hopefully your male will spread the love around. Your flock looks bright and healthy. They should be fine.

Thank you. They seem to be healthy to me, but I’m not always sure how bright they are!

 

[DobieClose]

He’s crowing again.