Hen or roo???

[Henopausemama]

This is biggie smalls, 4 weeks old, he earned his name because he is double if not triple the size of the other 5 chicks, I'm hoping he's a roo but not sure yet with the feathers. What do u think? Is my sweet gentle giant a he or a she?

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

It’s a little early to be able to tell for sure. You’ll most likely need to check back in after the 6 or 7 week mark. It could go either way at this point.

 

[Henopausemama]

Ok thank you!

 

[Whittni]

Agree, too early, but compare with hatch mates

 

[GravityWaves]

Its pea comb is raised and makes me think it's likely a cockerel even though no reddening. I had a broody hatch some chicks earlier this year and one looked pretty similar to this one but with a little more comb-I knew it was a cockerel from day one. You should know for sure in a few more weeks.

 

[Henopausemama]

Agree, too early, but compare with hatch mates

It's so much bigger than the other 5 and way more feathers. I compare them all daily

 

[Henopausemama]

Here's some new pics of my ginormous biggie

 

[Henopausemama]

Here's some new pics of my ginormous biggie