Dark Brahma hen or rooster?

[Morgan951]

I got 6 assorted chicks about 5 months ago. This is my only Brahma. i was under the impression this was a she but i saw some pictures of dark brahmas and "she" looked a lot like the he pictures! it was raining when i got these pictures.

 

[akcountrygrrl]

Roo. Dark Brahma roos are a different coloration from the hens. Hens are pretty much partridge marked with very even coloration and no white/silver. Plus you can see his slender pointy saddle and hackle feathers.

 

[Lothiriel]

Roo. Dark Brahma roos are a different coloration from the hens. Hens are pretty much partridge marked with very even coloration and no white/silver. Plus you can see his slender pointy saddle and hackle feathers.

Ditto.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yup, you have a cockerel.

 

[ramirezframing]

x4

 

[Morgan951]

is there a reason why he wouldnt be "cock a doodle-doing" yet? I havent heard him do it at all. He was born in May

 

[BlueCamas]

Cockerel all the way

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Rooster!

 

[donrae]

Brahmas can be pretty slow to mature. I've seen folks here who have birds 8-9 months who aren't crowing yet, but are all boy.

 

[Countrypunk92]

Just depends on the rooster. Or the breed. Brahmas mature slower then a lot of breeds, but Ive had roos crow at 2 days old to 10 months. If there is another roo or hen above him in the pecking order, might be a reason why he isnt crowing.