How early to tell if it's a rooster?

[busymama9]

we bought hens but of course they said 95%. We have six of three different breeds. One of our white leg horns is significantly behind the others in developing wing and tail feathers. I'm thinking she (he?) may be slightly younger. However, there is more growth than any of the others in the comb area so my already attached daughter is quite worried that this one is a rooster. We got them on 10/20 and they were 1-2 days at that point so they are probably almost 2 weeks. Should we worry?

 

[wamtazlady]

Too early to worry yet. If at 2 months you have one that not only has a large comb but has a bright red comb, then you might worry some. Leghorns are know for large combs. Each chicken is an individual and just because one has a larger comb now doesn't mean anything at such an early age.

 

[ronott1]

we bought hens but of course they said 95%. We have six of three different breeds. One of our white leg horns is significantly behind the others in developing wing and tail feathers. I'm thinking she (he?) may be slightly younger. However, there is more growth than any of the others in the comb area so my already attached daughter is quite worried that this one is a rooster. We got them on 10/20 and they were 1-2 days at that point so they are probably almost 2 weeks. Should we worry?

Feather sexing works with hybrids which is when you use two different breeds and feathering is linked to the male or female gene.

It does not work if you are not crossing breeds. You likely have a pullet

 

[Abriana]

When they get old enough to tell, pictures would be very helpful.

 

[ronott1]

When they get old enough to tell, pictures would be very helpful.

Yes! It is easy to tell gender with leghorns. Wait until 4 to 6 weeks old and post pictures of the comb and wattles

 

[debid]

There is a board here on BYC called "What Breed/Gender?" Wait until they're 6 weeks and then post pictures there if you are unsure about any.