Is Daisy a Duke?

[Julieh101]

I’m worried that my RIR is a rooster. She is 6 weeks old and looking very much like a rooster to me. I am new to having chickens so I am not sure. I’ve been hoping she is a girl since we are not allowed to have roosters in my town. Thoughts?

 

[Trish1974]

At 6 weeks old, that's GOT to be a cockerel with that much comb and massive legs!

 

[Shezadandy]

I agree- if you have any females of the same breed, compare their comb size and also leg/foot size. I've seen a couple of large pullets with big feet (one we named ... Big Foot) but their feathers always indicated female.

Hate to mention this- the lighter barred bird (on the LEFT in the first photo) might be a boy too- also really big legs/feet. If the birds on either side in that first photo are both barred rocks- you've almost certainly got a boy barred rock and a girl barred rock.

 

[Abriana]

Looks like a duke!

 

[Julieh101]

I only have 1 so nothing to compare to. That is a Dominique. I’m worried about her too. She is so much lighter/bigger than Mabel I’m so sad first time and I probably have 2 boys

 

[Julieh101]

Opal.. who I also fear is a rooster

 

[Abriana]

View attachment 1451632 Opal.. who I also fear is a rooster

I don’t see any sickle...but that comb....
Btw you pick very pretty names!

 

[lilmillefleur]

Opal also appears to be a rooster. The barring is very thick and the comb is very red.

 

[Shezadandy]

Sorry ... Opal is an Opie. To have a comb that big and feet that big- there is no question. Sickle feathers haven't started growing yet.

I'm going to suggest- if those are your only 3 birds- that you find a couple friends for your one girl on the double- whether you order more chicks through the mail- or look locally - once the boys start figuring out they're boys- that poor girl is in for it. The other problem is/will be if she doesn't have any one else- they need at least one friend- as you can't keep boys- time to get some girls started so they can bond with her and make the loss of her flockmates easier.

 

[Shezadandy]

... by which I mean don't let her be an only bird - if you're limited to three, I'd still pick up 2 more and start actively trying to rehome the guys. If you're starting with baby chicks- I know mypetchicken ships on Mondays. Some hatcheries do sell and ship 6 week old pullets.