Hen or Roo? What breed?

[KC19]

Hello, I recently got a chicken, it was gave to me. I have some ducks but don’t know anything about chickens. Can you tell if it’s a Hen or Roo? And What breed? Do I need to get more chicks? Will it be okay with my ducks? Any info you have I would really appreciate!!

 

[KC19]

Also how old do you think it is? Does it need a heat lamp at nights?

 

[JadeFarms]

It looks like a Cornish cross cockerel. Cornish cross are one of my favorite pet chickens!!

 

[KC19]

It looks like a Cornish cross cockerel. Cornish cross are one of my favorite pet chickens!!

Oh my gosh thank you! I just googled pictures, would you have any guess on the age? Do I need to use a heat lamp?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

If it is a Cornish cross, you need to watch it. They're meat birds that self destruct bot too long into their lives

 

[KC19]

If it is a Cornish cross, you need to watch it. They're meat birds that self destruct bot too long into their lives

omg, oh no. I willl research. Thank you

 

[featheredplanets]

Agreed, he’s a Cornish X cockerel. He looks well feathered so no need for a heat lamp. They do need a lot of care but they can be kept as pets. You have to limit food and make sure they’re exercising.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-x-as-a-pet-how-to-keep-them-healthy.1213665/ Read post #3 and onwards for info on food limits.

 

[JadeFarms]

Cornish cross are like special-needs chickens. Mine lived over two years and she would have lived longer, but she got killed by a animal. I advise you to not give him an automatic feeder, and to not give him a unlimited amount of food at all. They will overeat and their legs may break and they can develop health problems. Give him a large area so he can run around. My Cornish cross was my favorite pet I have ever had. So I purposely got another one lol. She is 4 months and doing great!! Cornish cross seem to get overheated quite easily, so make sure that he has shade.