Bought as hen, but think this 5 month old may be a roo? *MORE PICS

[Mac Momma]

I have to agree, although I am disappointed. I have one less egg layer and I don't want to add another adult hen to my flock because I like them to be thoroughly handled and used to people. Maybe, just maybe, I will have some eggs before too long, and naturally, maybe some chickies. Only if the hens do the work though, I am so not sure about the money required to incubate and such.

 

[Robin'sBrood]

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He sure is handsome!

 

[fullhouse]

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We had 5 BA roos. All were slower than the other boys to mature. They were all reasonably good boys. The one left is the BEST boy I could ask for. Doesn't crow yet, not aggressive, just follows the girls around all day. He could be a very good father choice if you want egg layers!

 

[MaransGuy]

Those last photos certainly clinched the deal - It's a rooster. It looks like he will be really pretty once he matures though!

 

[Tuffoldhen]

With those last photos I will say with no doubt in my mind 100% rooster growing out.......

 

[Yoko]

, well now that ive seen some more pictures,im not sure which gender it is. this is tough

 

[chuckyjo]

I'd say hen too......though quite a butch one! I'd expect the comb to be much bigger by this age, for a roo, and longer, leaner legs. You'll have to wait and see to be sure! Let us know! xxx

 

[MaransGuy]

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How much bigger do you expect a pea comb to get?

 

[Robin'sBrood]

Maybe it's a hermaphrodite and can fertilize it's own eggs.

 

[chicklvr4ever]

its feathers are shiny so its supposedly a roo just like your other roo