How do you tell a hen apart from a rooster

[Wkthomas]

How do you tell a hen apart from a rooster

 

[MamaPoult]

A Hen will not walk as upright, will have smaller comb and wattles, will not develop spurs, will not have curly tail feathers or saddle feathers and most of the time will have thiner legs.

 

[MysteryChicken]

A Hen will not walk as upright, will have smaller comb and wattles, will not develop spurs

Upright Posture is seen in females too, more so the dominant hens, it could be a breed trait as well.

Depends on the breed, on comb, & wattle size.
Hens/pullets will grow spurs too, I've got several of them this year for some reason.

most of the time will have thiner legs.

Seen plenty of hens/pullets with thicker legs. I have some.

 

[MamaPoult]

Upright Posture is seen in females too, more so the dominant hens, it could be a breed trait as well.

Depends on the breed, on comb, & wattle size.
Hens/pullets will grow spurs too, I've got several of them this year for some reason.


Seen plenty of hens/pullets with thicker legs. I have some.

Oh really thats interesting on thicker legs must just be the breeds I raise

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh really thats interesting on thicker legs must just be the breeds I raise

Could be.

I've got a mother, & son pair with the same thick long legs.

 

[MamaPoult]

Could be.

I've got a mother, & son pair with the same thick long legs.

Oh wow! Is it normal for a hen to grow spurs? I've never had that happen.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Hens lay eggs.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh wow! Is it normal for a hen to grow spurs? I've never had that happen.

It's pretty common. It's just not everyone experiences it.

 

[MamaPoult]

It's pretty common. It's just not everyone experiences it.View attachment 3766482View attachment 3766483

How interesting! Thanks for pics!

 

[MysteryChicken]

How interesting! Thanks for pics!

You're welcome.