HELP! New mommy...RIR hen or roos

[bksmith5214]

I have 25 RIR that are 16 wks old. I am still trying to figure out how many, if any, roos that I have. I am only wanting to have 1 or 2 roosters, but I can't tell yet. If anyone can help please do. I can post more pics if you want. Thanks.

 

[PotterWatch]

I don't think I see any roos in those pics, but it can be hard to tell without seeing a full body shot to get a look at the neck and saddle areas. Hens at that age can definitely have combs and wattles that big.

 

[SterlingAcres]

With RIRs you'll have to post full body shots. The hens have large waddles too. But all I see are hens, so far.

 

[bksmith5214]

do you want full body shots of just the ones with the bigger and redder combs? Let me know and I will get them posted. Thanks to all!!

 

[SterlingAcres]

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Post whichever you're thinking is a roo. No biggie.

 

[momofchicks]

One way to tell a Roo is by their shiny feathers. My roo RIR had very wet looking feathers, the ones around the neck are pointed and by the tail hang down. Good luck.