Hens or Roosters?

[Blue_Myst]

I've been wondering about this little guy for a while. He's just over 3 months old, but didn't get tail feathers until 5 or 6 weeks, which I heard is characteristic of RIR roosters. However, look at his crown! It's tiny! His feathers, though, are much more silky and glossy than his sisters', as you can see in the photos:

From the back...

One of his sisters for comparison

I'm fairly sure this is a hen, but she's been so aggressive, I just had to make sure.

Thank you!

 

[Birdgirl]

both are pullets

 

[TriciaHowe]

I agree, they all look like pullets to me

 

[lux_interior]

Yes they are all pullets, I have RIR's that look just like your first one

 

[Backyard Hencam]

I think you have two beautiful pullets. Aggressiveness is not indicative of a roo. I have the most aggressive SLW pullet you've ever seen!

 

[R@ndy]

Pullets

 

[Blue_Myst]

Thanks everyone!

That's great news! Although the BO hen is aggressive, she has such a spunky personality and I'd hate to part with her if she turned out to be a violent rooster. She chases cats, if that gives you any idea!