I received hatchery stock of roosters and hens. It's driving me nuts trying to figure out some of the breeds, although by now I've figured out all of the sexes except one. The black Sumatra is starting to look like a rooster but I'm not positive. One dilemma is figuring out what type of rooster I received. I know he's either a white Plymouth Rock or a white Marans. He's not aggressive towards humans but sticks up for himself against a vicious Delaware rooster. He likes to feather pick and peck at other chicks/chickens. Right now he's an adolescent, and is not overly concerned about mating like some of the other roosters, but likes perching with the hens. He has yellowish legs, is large, and has a large bright red, upright cone and wattles. We thought he was a large female for the longest time, and he's finally starting to develop a tail. He has a yellow beak not pointed downward, and beautiful bright white feathers, so we named him Bright. When I received the chicks there was nothing listed in the order, so I could only go by the variety I ordered and what they sell. Since I like a "definitive", "known", or "given" I'm going to go with the known breeds next time. Sexes don't matter as much, since there are only two of them. I appreciate any answers you all have regarding this issue. Thank you.
