Do I have a rooster?

[niffy79]

We purchased from tractor supply and was told he/she was a brown leghorn. He/she crows randomly and is much larger than the others. He/she is definitely the leader of the pack, about 18 weeks, but no eggs from anyone. Side bar, he/she is also our most social of the group.

 

[Momma Kat]

We purchased from tractor supply and was told he/she was a brown leghorn. He/she crows randomly and is much larger than the others. He/she is definitely the leader of the pack, about 18 weeks, but no eggs from anyone. Side bar, he/she is also our most social of the group.

Yes you have a rooster.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Easter egger (crossed with a buff orpington?) cockerel

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

Cockerel

 

[fatbeamie]

Yes you have a rooster.

Yes you have a rooster.

Mama Kat.....I have the same situation, about 18 weeks, larger than the others and definitely the dominate one, no eggs yet and he/she just let out what I think sounds like a rooster, however he/she doesn't look like a rooster at all, no tail or larger comb. So still not sure if it's a he or she..lol!

 

[Ebony Rose]

Definitely cockerel, his saddle feathers are already coming in.

 

[aart]

Definitely cockerel, his saddle feathers are already coming in.

Indeed they are, had to zoom in and lighten(no smart phone here, and old eyes)

 

[Ponte]

What age do the rooster saddle feathers come in ?

 

[aart]

What age do the rooster saddle feathers come in ?

3-4 months old.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

What age do the rooster saddle feathers come in ?

Generally around 14+ weeks during one of the juvenile molts is when male saddle and hackle feathers start to emerge