How can I tell if I have a rooster or a hen

[coolchange]

I was given 2 chickens that are about 2 months old. Is there any way to tell for sure if I have roosters or hens? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[BirdBrain]

Can you post pics? Since they are getting to the 8-9 week age, you will probably start hearing crowing if you have a roo.

Otherwise you can look to see if either of them are developing big waddles and dark large combs. If not then you may have hens. What variety are they?

 

[Half-a-dozen]

May sound like a silly question (but being a ne mommie and all)- Do only roos have waddles???

 

[BirdBrain]

Not a silly question.

Hens also have waddles...just not as big. Breeds vary. Look at this page for a comparison between a flock of Buff Orpington Cockerls and a group of BO Pullets. You can see a big difference between the groups. May be this will help. http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGK/Orps/BRKOrps.html