*********br hen or roo *New update NEw pictures* 3-15-09 ***********

[ArizonaDesertChicks]

Bock-Bock,
Usually, the male barred rocks are lighter in color, have less grey on their legs, and have larger, darker combs, but some are harder to sex than others.

I know you said this chick was born in November, but didn't know when. Is there a chance your BR chick is older than 8-9 weeks in the first picture? The age of your chick makes a big difference on whether the comb is larger than normal for a female.

Follow this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=14398&p=1
It will make sexing BRs less confusing, although you still may have to wait till yours gets older before being sure. Pages 1 & 2 both have more pictures of barred rock pullets & cockerels at 16-18 weeks of age.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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All chickens grow differently but I'm guesing Arizona's and Rod's barred rocks are different ages. Now that I have seen a full body shot of it I am 100% positive that it is a ROO.

im new to this so please explain to me how you are 100 % i want to learn

Ok. Barred Rocks ,IMO, are one of the easiest standard breeds to sex(though since you are beginning it might be harder.)

A Barred Rock rooster typically is born with a large white dot on its head whil he hens have little or no dot at all. Once they start to feather in, the rooster's barring will be very light compared to the hen's; she will appear dark. Another indication(the most obvious) is the comb and wattles. Even though some of the previous birds posted are hens and have combs and wattles about the same size, it all depends on AGE. Since yours is younger and has a comb and wattles that are as big or bigger, then it is a roo. The roosters mature faster. My barred rock pullet had a small comb and wattles. She is now 19 weeks old and about 2 weeks ago, they just started getting bigger. I hope this helps. Another way to learn is to read other posts and see what people say.

 

[Bock_Bock]

in the pics he/ she is 10 weeks at the least if not 11

 

[Bock_Bock]

thanks yotr, i will keep him around to see what i get from him to make sure thanks again

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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No problem!

and Yea, I guess the only thing you really can do is wait. And while you're waiting you can get more practice on sexing

 

[Bock_Bock]

can you vent sex chicks/pullets/cockerals later in life or anly when they are born?

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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Only when they are born. It has to be within 24 hours of hatching or else they are too big without causing damage or hurting them.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

You can vent sex males and females at any age. The older they are, the larger the sex organs are. Although...it really doesn't make much sense to do it at a later age as the person sexing can generally look at the bird and know it.

Just wait a bit longer and you'll be able to tell. Vent-sexing is much more complicated than it seems. I'm able to do it, but do not have a specific way to get my point across to you.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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Really? Are you sure? The reason I heard is because the sex organs would be hidden after a few days and wouldn't be seen that easily. I guess I heard wrong?

 

[Bock_Bock]

i would love to learn the trate of sexxing but im just not that good but i am going to wait it out and see what i got my rir is already trying to crow but nothing from my br wannabe but i will keep you guys posted