Could this be a rooster?

[Jolyn]

Ok my hens are about 18 weeks now. I have noticed that my Golden Sex Link is changing a little. I'm not sure if this is what a sickle feather looks like or not but i did notice her tail feathers looking different. I have not heard a crow at all. Could you take a look at Dolly and tell me what you think?

 

[Jolyn]

Here is a closer look at her/his comb and wattle. It is getting redder but if it's a hen i would expect that to be happening since she'd be getting closer to egg laying age.

 

[Pine Grove]

She's all pullet, thats just a ragged main tail feather

 

[Jolyn]

Oh thank you thank you thank you!!!!

That's what i wanted to hear!

Is the ragged tail feather ok? She didn't get it pecked at do you think?

 

[Jolyn]

In that first picture you can see her sisters rump. Looks much smoother so you can see why i was confused.

 

[Pine Grove]

She's fine, she's just growing new feathers..In two weeks her tail will look like her sisters...Look for eggs soon........

 

[Jolyn]

I am going out right now to fill the nests with bedding and my little fake eggs. Yayyyyyyyyy can't wait.

 

[rooster-red]

Yep, Dolly is a Dolly.

 

[BantyHugger]

You can also tell that she is a she because of her color. Golden Sex Link roos are white with red spots.

 

[Jolyn]

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That is good to know!! Thanks!!