How to know if its a roo?

[tbest5179]

I'm sort of new to this chicken thing. And I feel like an idiot having to ask this: but exactly how do I know if my young hen is actually a rooster? He/She has a large, very red comb. The feathers on the backend don't seem particulary curly/long. He/She only has 4 toes, no spur (yet). He/she has a deep voice and...here's the kicker...just saw him/her stand on top of another hen. Any chance of a gay hen? I'd really really like it to be a hen!

 

[HenPen]

Sounds like a Roo...but post a picture and I am sure someone here can help you.

 

[tbest5179]

I think I'm just in denial.

I couldn't figure out how to stick a picture in here, but here's a link to it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38394601@N08/3576266828

 

[Uppity Peon]

Looks like a roo to my un-expert eye.

 

[HenPen]

I agree looks like a roo to me....

 

[Mrs MIA]

Ayup... that's a roo all right.

Sorry.

 

[estpr13]

Quote:
Look at the hackle and saddle feathers. They look pointed to me which indicates a roo. As opposed to rounded feathers in these areas which would indicate a hen. The large dark comb and waddles are also a good indicator especially when compared to hens of the same breed. Sorry your hen turned out to be a roo.

 

[sangel4you]

sorry bout that...he is a beut tho if that softens the blow at all?

 

[tbest5179]

Craaaaaapppp! My neighbors are not cool with Roos. I'm going to have to get rid of him. Anyone in the Jacksonville, Florida area interested in a fine, healthy RIR Roo? If not... any good advice on other measures I should take? I'll try CraigsList, too.

 

[RAWR]

thats roo straight up..lol and Craigslist is the best place to try and get rid of him