Dark Brahma Roo or Hen?

[bobbilyn2000]

This baby is 10 weeks old and was the free chick that the breeder sent with my order. I have to cull several Roosters and am trying to figure out which ones to keep. If this is a Rooster, I'll definitely keep him and cull a different one instead. He is so chill.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

I'm thinking pullet but I'm not 100% sure

 

[bobbilyn2000]

Ok good. I've read something about penciling on the females Vs the Roos but keep going back and forth. Thanks!

 

[StarMeKritten]

Definitely a cockerel.

 

[alang]

How can you tell it's a cockerel?

 

[StarMeKritten]

The males and females have different coloring. Roosters are mostly black with silver laced saddle and hackle feathers. The hens are a lighter silver color with a brownish breast and a nice even pattern all over. Brahmas are very slow maturing so it's not unusual for cockerels to still have a very small pale comb at that age.

 

[donrae]

Agree that's a cockerel. Brahmas are very slow to mature so don't expect big rooster-like behaviors until well after 6 months old.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

The males and females have different coloring. Roosters are mostly black with silver laced saddle and hackle feathers. The hens are a lighter silver color with a brownish breast and a nice even pattern all over. Brahmas are very slow maturing so it's not unusual for cockerels to still have a very small pale comb at that age.

Did not know that! Very interesting. In that case, I change my answer! LOL

 

[bobbilyn2000]

This is super helpful, everyone. Thanks so much! I will plan to keep him as one of my Roos.

 

[drumstick diva]

cockerel