I think those who said hen were wrong! One month later...

[Jeffross1968]

Ok, about a month ago, we tried for the 2nd or 3rd time to sex this bird. Lots of people on THIS THREAD said hen. I think after this last month, there isn't any question, but hey, I'm a total newbie, so lets see what you think now. With those feathers growing in behind it's tail, I say there is no question. Frankly, at 6+ months old, I should have to still be wondering. This "guy" is really begging to be cooked. No crowing, no mating, no egg laying, no squatting. Just a whole bunch of eating and...well, what happens when you eat a lot

So here we go!

 

[3goodeggs]

Those feathers around the neck look roo-ish

 

[chickee]

Yep, it's a rooster. The pointed saddle and hackle feathers are a dead giveaway. He must be keeping his mouth shut after hearing he might end up on the dinner table

 

[Jeffross1968]

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Well he's making a grave mistake, I'll tell ya that. Because this isn't a house for a no-crowing, no-mating eating machine....that's my job

 

[nurse_turtle]

Rooster...all the way!

 

[m_shuman]

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I agree it's a He!

 

[chickee]

Quote:
Well he's making a grave mistake, I'll tell ya that. Because this isn't a house for a no-crowing, no-mating eating machine....that's my job

 

[Cowgirl71]

100% rooster.

He looks JUST like a younger version of my original rooster, Reggie. I never found out what breeds were in him either... all I know is that his paternal grandsire was a solid white Easter Egger. I always figured that he had some Red Sexlink and/or New Hampshire and/or Rhode Island Red in him too. Reggie was a BIG guy, probably 9-10 pounds. His dad was small (probably 5-6 pounds), and colored just like Reggie, but with a pea comb and a muff and beard.

 

[Crack N' Egg]

cock a doodle do!!!!

 

[Lothiriel]

Definitely rooster. I would have said roo on the other thread too -- even there I can see the saddle and hackle feathers.