Hen or Roo???

[Brit2525]

So.....we got peeps when she was a couple days old. She has been snuggly and sweet until recently. Now, we are starting to believe that she is in fact a he. I stepped into the coop tonight and Peeps viciously attacked my feet and ankles. I had on flip flops and actually drew blood. I had to swat at her to make her let go. My other hen bought from the same place, same day do not act that way at all. They are friendly but not bold like peeps. Is peeps possibly a rooster?

 

[Brit2525]

Peeps!

 

[ChickenPalz]

Thats a roo is the comb redder than the others?

 

[Brit2525]

The others don't hardly have combs. However Peeps hasn't made the rooster noise yet and we got him February 22nd.... Peeps is my babe and I'm quite upset about being attacked. I spend quite a lot of time with my 7 chickens... Especially peeps.

 

[ChickenPalz]

Well he might always attack you but you can make him know who the real boss is from time to time its not fun getting attack every time you go in the coop.

 

[Brit2525]

So....judging from the picture... You would say Peeps IS a Roo not a hen?

 

[ChickenPalz]

Well he might always attack you but you can make him know who the real boss is from time to time its not fun getting attack in your leg every time you go in the coop.

 

[ChickenPalz]

So....judging from the picture... You would say Peeps IS a Roo not a hen?

yes no doubt, sorry

 

[CheekyMare]

Peeps is def a roo and he needs a swift kick in the hiney. Personally I just go by the rule that the mean ones taste better.

 

[MalMom]

Peeps is def a roo and he needs a swift kick in the hiney. Personally I just go by the rule that the mean ones taste better.