Help please -- is Dolly a rooster? with 3 pictures

[skhomer]

Of 6 straight run Speckled Sussex chicks, 2 were obvious cockerels and rehomed months ago. This one developed more slowly, but has a much larger (floppy) comb and wattles than her sisters. My husband thinks he heard "her" try to crow, I haven't yet. I have found a good home if in fact she is a he, but I don't want to give her up if not. Dolly is a great bird, not aggressive, very friendly etc.

Thanks for your help!

 

[galanie]

Yep I think Dolly is a Danny.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yes, Dolly is a rooster.

 

[skhomer]

Thanks y'all -- I thought so too, but was hoping against hope that she was just a really well endowed hen. He's such a sweet bird. Oh well, Danny it is, and he has a good home already lined up.

Crud -- it always has to be the favorite chick, right?

 

[EponaCapaill]

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Me too, he has saddle feathers and his tail feathers are longer and black. I'd say roo for sure.

And his comb is not only larger, but brighter.

 

[fshinggrl]

Always has to be the favorite chick!

Sorry! Glad you found a good home for him!

 

[chicmom]

Such a bummer! She's a he......Seems like every time I get a chick with loads of personality, it's a BOY! DARN IT!

Glad you've got a good home for him. He's a handsome guy....

 

[JakRat]

He's gorgeous!!!! I may have the same thing too but I wont know for a few more weeks... yikes!

 

[Nicole01]

That's one handsome boy! I love SS's my favorite breed!

 

[skhomer]

Thanks everyone -- such a sweetie. My other home for him fell through, so we're on the hunt again. I've posted on Cheapcycle and Craigslist -- and will post here at BYC forum too, just in case someone is close by.