Cuckoo Maran Roo or Pullet?

[WonkierZulu]

You will know in a couple weeks that's for sure

 

[jaybyrdsfarm]

You will know in a couple weeks that's for sure

Yep I figure she he is going to crow or lay an egg....

She he doesn't have any crazy rooster behavior. Mom lives with me and she really doesn't want a crowing bird.

They built a subdivision on my farm so I dont mind a rooster crowing ( I'm zoned agricultural outside of all town limits, the subdivision is in the town limits)

Part of me wants to yank some feathers and send-off for testing. The other 7 all look like hens, they have combs and their combs are turning red also ( same age or a little younger) but Roosterita/Rosarita is the only one with waddles.

What are the chances a pullet would have waddles that large?

Jaybyrd

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Yep I figure she he is going to crow or lay an egg....

She he doesn't have any crazy rooster behavior. Mom lives with me and she really doesn't want a crowing bird.

They built a subdivision on my farm so I dont mind a rooster crowing ( I'm zoned agricultural outside of all town limits, the subdivision is in the town limits)

Part of me wants to yank some feathers and send-off for testing. The other 7 all look like hens, they have combs and their combs are turning red also ( same age or a little younger) but Roosterita/Rosarita is the only one with waddles.

What are the chances a pullet would have waddles that large?

Jaybyrd

It would probably be a waste to pull the feathers...

The wattles and comb, and the color of them, this young is what makes me think cockerel. Pullets don't turn red until around 16-20 weeks.

 

[jaybyrdsfarm]

It would probably be a waste to pull the feathers...

The wattles and comb, and the color of them, this young is what makes me think cockerel. Pullets don't turn red until around 16-20 weeks.

I hope my other girls who are turning red aren't roos

Jaybyrd

 

[Mamatomany123]

I'm saying that's a cockerel. This was my cuckoo maran at 10 weeks. Those wattles and comb are way too big

 

[Painted Calls]

Updated pictures. She he is 10 to 11 weeks old. Haven't seen any roo like behavior. Still hoping for a hen...View attachment 2730044View attachment 2730045

These pics show a cockerel.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Yep I figure she he is going to crow or lay an egg....

She he doesn't have any crazy rooster behavior. Mom lives with me and she really doesn't want a crowing bird.

They built a subdivision on my farm so I dont mind a rooster crowing ( I'm zoned agricultural outside of all town limits, the subdivision is in the town limits)

Part of me wants to yank some feathers and send-off for testing. The other 7 all look like hens, they have combs and their combs are turning red also ( same age or a little younger) but Roosterita/Rosarita is the only one with waddles.

What are the chances a pullet would have waddles that large?

Jaybyrd

It's 100% a cockerel, sorry

 

[jaybyrdsfarm]

Well I confirmed I have a rooster. I couldn't wait so paid to have a feather test done and came back Male. Hopefully he will grow up to be nice.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Well I confirmed I have a rooster. I couldn't wait so paid to have a feather test done and came back Male. Hopefully he will grow up to be nice.

You did the test on just him? or all of them? cause you had mentioned that some of the others were turning red as well.

 

[jaybyrdsfarm]

Just him at first. Probably will keep an eye on the rest as no one is anywhere near as combed or red as him