Hen or roo?

[iLoveMyChickiesss]

It is pretty young and chick feathers can be wonky, but right now I'm pretty sure it's a cockerel.

Cockerel

Thanks for your help!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I meant a barred OEGB, I’ve never had them before and there are so many names for them I got a little confused Thanks though.

Ah okay! And you’re welcome. Just figured I’d clarify since a lot of people don’t know

 

[Chknflocker]

Just want to jump in on the topic and see what you all think.

This bird has never crowed. No spurs. And head of a hen.

However. Look at the feathers. I was told when I got it a month ago it was a hen. But as it’s grown up looking like a rooster. Thoughts?

 

[Sussex19]

Just want to jump in on the topic and see what you all think.

This bird has never crowed. No spurs. And head of a hen.

However. Look at the feathers. I was told when I got it a month ago it was a hen. But as it’s grown up looking like a rooster. Thoughts?

Cockerel!

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Just want to jump in on the topic and see what you all think.

This bird has never crowed. No spurs. And head of a hen.

However. Look at the feathers. I was told when I got it a month ago it was a hen. But as it’s grown up looking like a rooster. Thoughts?

Oh gosh, definitely male.

 

[iLoveMyChickiesss]

Just want to jump in on the topic and see what you all think.

This bird has never crowed. No spurs. And head of a hen.

However. Look at the feathers. I was told when I got it a month ago it was a hen. But as it’s grown up looking like a rooster. Thoughts?

Definitely a roo, saddle feathers give it away

 

[TRALALARA1]

Looks like a rooster head to me. The comb is blackish so doesn’t look red but it’s pretty big pea comb. And it has gold leakage on the head and hackles. I say rooster.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Just want to jump in on the topic and see what you all think.

This bird has never crowed. No spurs. And head of a hen.

However. Look at the feathers. I was told when I got it a month ago it was a hen. But as it’s grown up looking like a rooster. Thoughts?

That bird is 100% a male. Do you have another rooster? Sometimes the submissive one won’t crow if there’s a more dominant one. Also it could still be young. I’ve heard of some not crowing until over a year and I personally had one wait 6+ months. Others were crowing in the brooder. So it all depends on the individual. But there’s no doubt in my mind that’s a male.

 

[Chknflocker]

That bird is 100% a male. Do you have another rooster? Sometimes the submissive one won’t crow if there’s a more dominant one. Also it could still be young. I’ve heard of some not crowing until over a year and I personally had one wait 6+ months. Others were crowing in the brooder. So it all depends on the individual. But there’s no doubt in my mind that’s a male.

This would be the only rooster. The rest are no question hens.

 

[ShrekDawg]

This would be the only rooster. The rest are no question hens.

Hmm might just be a late bloomer then! How old is he?