Crowing Hens?

[AGoodkin]

I know there are several post out there on this topic,

but being a first time chicken owner I am having a hard time trying to figure this out. I got 5 day old females of all different breeds at the end of May. My “girls” are 14 weeks old now and I heard someone crowing this morning. I thought I’ve heard it before but today I was positive. I’ve been researching how to tell a rooster from hen and it’s so ambiguous! Can anyone tell what I have based on my pictures? I’m getting suspicious that I may have a few Roos! My buff has been displaying some definite dominant traits so I’m pretty sure she is a boy. But I’m still unsure about the others. Thank you for your help!

 

[coltgrizzz]

I would say that buff is definitely a roo. If he’s only 14 weeks and has that big of a waddle and comb he’s most likely a roo. The others seem like pullets with the first one having a slight potential of being a roo but i’m like 30% confident in that

 

[Chick or Treat]

Yeah, definitely your “hen” in the 5th picture down is a cockerel!! The large comb/waddle, and extremely red face show it!

 

[Chick or Treat]

Sorry for partially copying you @coltgrizzz, but you and I are typing on the same threads! lol

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

What a beautiful flock! Based on those tail feathers and large comb and wattles, the only bird that looks like a cockerel is your Buff. Pullets can get mouthy too, especially when they start laying. Good luck & Have fun!!!!

 

[AGoodkin]

What a beautiful flock! Based on those tail feathers and large comb and wattles, the only bird that looks like a cockerel is your Buff. Pullets can get mouthy too, especially when they start laying. Good luck & Have fun!!!!

Thank you! They are all so sweet and fun to watch. It’s the tail feathers that are throwing me off on some of them. They are starting to look long and curved. My Easter Egger occasionally will try to charge the buff but quickly backs down. So that behavior seems suspicious. But I honestly have no idea what is normal since it’s my first time. I appreciate the help.

 

[Chick or Treat]

If you have anymore questions, just let us know!!!

 

[coltgrizzz]

Sorry for partially copying you @coltgrizzz, but you and I are typing on the same threads! lol

It’s fine! Just solidifies the fact!

 

[Alexandra33]

Do you have any shots of the Orp's saddle area, just so I can confirm there is male specific plumage (or at least, the start of it)?

~Alex

 

[AGoodkin]

Do you have any shots of the Orp's saddle area, just so I can confirm there is male specific plumage (or at least, the start of it)?

~Alex

Hi Alex,
Here are a few more pictures showing the saddle feathers.
The one that shows her/him fluffing the neck feathers. That’s a rooster thing right?