Hen or Roo

[chick-chick gal]

Hi. Does anyone know if this is a Polish hen or roo? We were told a hen when we bought he/she as a chick. But we saw "Sally" crowing yesterday so now I'm confused.

 

[torilovessmiles]

Sally is a cockerel

 

[chick-chick gal]

I guess Sally will now be Sammy. Thanks!!

 

[torilovessmiles]

I guess Sally will now be Sammy. Thanks!!

You're welcome

 

[drumstick diva]

Cockerel. One thing about polish - the roos usually have rock star wild crest with streamers. Pullets usually have a nice full bushy crest ( like the old bouffant hairdo from the '70s)

 

[chick-chick gal]

Cockerel.      One thing about polish  - the roos usually have  rock star wild crest with streamers.   Pullets usually have a nice full bushy crest ( like the old bouffant hairdo from the '70s)

Thanks for the tip! I am new at this and still learning!

 

[junebuggena]

Those long, thin feathers near the base of the tail are something only males grow.

 

[chick-chick gal]

Those long, thin feathers near the base of the tail are something only males grow.

My 14 year old has been saying he thought we had a rooster because of the tail feathers. I guess he knows what he is talking about!

 

[junebuggena]

Yes he does have some wild rooster tail feathers, but I was referring to the feathers on his back that hang down near the tail.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! That's a rooster.