Female with large comb??

[rudimyers]

We purchased Barred Rock chicks that were sold to us as a pure female run. I am not sure about this one though. All of our Barreds are about five months old and are starting to lay. This one seems to have a super large comb for being a female. I haven't heard him/her crow and don't see spurs. Is this just a hen with a super big comb?

 

[Kevin565]

Looks like a roo to me but I'm no chicken expert,

 

[stephanie1992]

can u get a full body pic

 

[BlueCamas]

A full body pic would help confirm, but I think I see hackle feathers. The comb is really too large for a pullet too. Vent sexing is not 100% accurate, mistakes do happen!

 

[Jmanvanatta]

i agree

 

[hdowden]

full body shot would help hackles appear to be a pullets coloring however says cockerel

 

[Habibs Hens]

thats a Roo

 

[ChickenPeep]

Full body shot would be very helpful.

 

[donrae]

A full body pic would help confirm, but I think I see hackle feathers. The comb is really too large for a pullet too. Vent sexing is not 100% accurate, mistakes do happen!

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[rudimyers]

Sounds like many of you are voting for roo. I passed on your full body picture request, but, of course, when I tried to get a full body picture, the roo/hen started sitting, walking away, etc etc. What a time to get camera shy! So, here is the best I could get below ...








So, what is the verdict?