he/she?? :)

[jklyles1]

We rescued this chicken and think it is a Langshan. But as it grows we think she may be
a he??

 

[salt and pepper]

how old is it? I am thinking it's a pullet, but age might change that

 

[missnu01]

It is either an older hen, or a younger rooster. I can't tell which though...Hard to tell if the tail and hackle feathers are there for it to be a rooster...Someone else will probably know. I'm just now being able to tell the difference. And without knowing the age that makes it harder still for me.

 

[jklyles1]

possibly 8-9 mths..not sure i believe what the guy told us tho.

 

[salt and pepper]

well, if that age is accurate, then it is a hen.

 

[jklyles1]

Yay..i sure hope so!! We have had them 6 wks and their condition has improved so much but we havent seen any eggs yet. here is another one..pretty sure its a hen but not sure of breed. Love yalls quick replies!!

 

[salt and pepper]

pretty birds! the chicken in the back is a rooster, and the blue hen appears to have game in her, but I'm not sure

 

[jklyles1]

The one in the back is the same bird in first pictures. It hasnt ever crowed !! If it is a rooster should it be crowing by 8-9 mths age?

 

[salt and pepper]

The one in the back is the same bird in first pictures. It hasnt ever crowed !! If it is a rooster should it be crowing by 8-9 mths age?

the only reason I say that is in that picture it seems to have hackle feathers. point feathers on the back=rooster. round feathers on the back= hens. it might just be the different lighting

 

[SD Bird Lady]

I think it looks like a roo. Most asiatic breeds take longer to mature. Maybe he just never had a reason to crow or maybe I am wrong. But I would put him closer to 3-5 month age range. Can you keep a boy?