Faverolles - Roo or Pullet?

[FurAndFeathers]

I bought this bird at a show in Vancouver, WA. She was sold to me as a mismarked pullet. I don't breed or show, so I'm ok with mismarked. I thought she was pretty. I don't know how old she is, but I would guess she is at least 16 weeks old. I'm beginning to think she is a he.

 

[keesmom]

Definitely a cockerel. No chance it is a mismarked pullet. I would be rather upset with that seller.

Mismarked pullets tend to look like this

Black beard and chest, but notice the lack of cream colored head and hackles.

 

[Michael OShay]

I agree; it's a cockerel. Sorry. (

 

[Free Feather]

Yep, a pretty boy.

 

[Book Em Danno25]

Yep, a pretty boy.

yes indeed!

 

[BantamLover21]

Cockerel.

 

[FurAndFeathers]

Well, crap cakes. (S)he's my favorite bird too! And as far as the seller and that show is concerned, you don't even want to get me started. It's been a long battle since that show.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Sorry, but that is a cockerel.

 

[FurAndFeathers]

What on earth does one do with a sweet, loving cockerel that sits in your lap and purrs? (S)he is so hen-like in behavior that I fully expected her to be my broody girl. So frustrating. I let myself become so attached to this bird!

 

[Zac211]

Definitely male