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Hen or roo

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by liddylou92, Aug 6, 2016.

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  1. Aug 6, 2016 #1
    liddylou92

    liddylou92 Out Of The Brooder

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    Here's our Easter Egger - what do you think it is- hen or roo?

    Thank you,


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  3. Aug 6, 2016 #2
    oldhenlikesdogs

    oldhenlikesdogs Sits With Chickens Premium Member

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    How old? It's got some pretty thick legs, my thoughts are rooster.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2016 #3
    liddylou92

    liddylou92 Out Of The Brooder

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    Between 11-12 weeks
     
  7. Aug 6, 2016 #4
    oldhenlikesdogs

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    Lack of feathering too makes me think rooster too, but best to wait for better opinions.
     
  9. Aug 6, 2016 #5
    junebuggena

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    Very patchy coloring, and dark red through the wing. It's a boy.
     
  11. Aug 6, 2016 #6
    coltssuperbowl83

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    I think roo, pretty red comb. Pretty pattern and coloring.
     
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  13. Aug 6, 2016 #7
    donrae

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    Cockerel.
     
  15. Aug 7, 2016 #8
    drumstick diva

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  17. Aug 7, 2016 #9
    BantamFan4Life

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