I guess this one is a boy

[Phaedra Geiermann]

Hi everyone, this morning I found one chick has a full and round crop, so I brought him inside and massage his crop a bit. Well, after half day the crop is fully flat, and I have some time to play with him.

He is 5 weeks old now, from the quite red comb and body shape (bigger than other chicks) i guess he is a cockerel, although 5-weeks is a bit too early, but i am really curious. Appreciate for the help.

 

[PoultryCQ]

Cockerel, definitely.

 

[Phaedra Geiermann]

This should be another boy, he is the first hatched and also now the biggest one (5 weeks old, but almost half size of the broody mama hen), very dare to get some food from other adult hens, and surprisingly, like the above one, they are both very calm in my hand

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Yes he is roo to! Its like buff barred!
@The Moonshiner

 

[SpotTheCat]

Cockerel

 

[Phaedra Geiermann]

What breed is it?

I am told that it's mixed breed

 

[JedJackson]

I am told that it's mixed breed

That makes sense. It's a cockerel.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Hatchery barred rock cockerel

 

[Phaedra Geiermann]

Thanks, we plan to keep two boys for our two flocks

 

[JedJackson]

What breed is it?