Does this look like a ROOSTER??

[Lisaleucadia]

HI,
I KNOW THIS IS A BUFF ORPINGTON, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF SHE IS A HEN OR IF HE IS A ROOSTER. ANYONE HAVE THOUGHTS? THANKS.

 

[famerzellman]

My guess would be a older hen, But a for sure answer at that age would be if it crows it’s a rooster if it squats it’s a hen

 

[BantyChooks]

Looks like a hen from what little I can see... things indicative of this bird being a full grown hen are well shaped, plump wattles, filled in feathers around the head, a strong, full beak, and those short feathers around the earlobes that tend to fill in last. Lopped combs are almost always only seen in females, especially when the comb is that small.

Full body images would be useful though.

 

[summerb123]

most likely hen but need a full body shot to confirm

 

[bobbi-j]

Agree with above posters. Good body pictures - especially ones that show the hackle (bottom of the neck area) and saddle (toward the back) feathers - will be very helpful. You can't always tell by just looking at the comb and wattles.

 

[Buffy the Wonder Cluck]

Does it have saddle feathers? That was what gave it away on Buff (Biff) before he began crowing.

 

[bobbi-j]

One more question - how old is the bird?

 

[ben0125]

Looks like a hen to me

 

[Saaniya]

No ..Looks like elder hen

 

[Lisaleucadia]

Ok, so I am new to this website/forum as of tonight and I am thrilled and delighted with all of this feedback. Thank you to all. This is a young bird - just about 6 months old. I have many in my flock - all same age - different varieties - and this one is the biggest and his/her comb is also bigger. I'll take a full body shot and post tomorrow. Thanks again.