Hen or Roo?

[Lhummel]

I’m afraid to ask, lol, but is the RIR at the middle top a rooster or a hen do you think? 12 weeks old

 

[sourland]

Very likely a cockerel.

 

[Aapomp831]

Cockerel. That is a massive comb compared to the pullet next to it.

 

[Gray Farms]

Personally I couldn't say for sure with 100% certainty. If its 12 weeks its possibly a fast maturing pullet. Any pics from 6-7 weeks in age?

 

[JadeFarms]

Looks like a cockerel

 

[JedJackson]

Personally I couldn't say for sure with 100% certainty. If its 12 weeks its possibly a fast maturing pullet. Any pics from 6-7 weeks in age?

I was thinking the same thing. By that age you usually see glossy feathers coming in on the back and shoulders of male reds.

I think more pictures are needed.

 

[Gray Farms]

I was thinking the same thing. By that age you usually see glossy feathers coming in on the back and shoulders of male reds.

I think more pictures are needed.

Especially younger pics would help. A 12 week old hatchery type RIR pullet could have this much comb.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

It looks rather like a cockerel.

Also, welcome to BackYard Chickens! We're very happy to have you here, and we hope that you enjoy the site.
Good luck with your flock!

 

[Lhummel]

Personally I couldn't say for sure with 100% certainty. If its 12 weeks its possibly a fast maturing pullet. Any pics from 6-7 weeks in age?

I take lots of pics but no way to know that particular one at that age. No crowing yet. So I have 9 others, assuming the other 9 are hens, is the ratio ok if it is a Roo? I’ve read horror stories of roosters and don’t want any part of that. They all get along so well right now.

 

[Lhummel]

I was thinking the same thing. By that age you usually see glossy feathers coming in on the back and shoulders of male reds.

I think more pictures are needed.

I will try to get more pics and post later! Thx!