Is Frida a Fred?

[dwalk]

Hello all, this is my first post so I hope I am doing this right!

I feel like I already know the answer to this, but our 7 week old Easter Egger started these weird crowing sounds this morning. She's definitely the largest and most dominant of our 5 chickens (EEs and barred rocks). We have received mixed feedback that she really does look like a she and we should wait a bit to rehome her, or that 100% yes she's a he! We are leaning more towards the she's definitely a he side of things.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[reddirtbirds]

Hello all, this is my first post so I hope I am doing this right!

I feel like I already know the answer to this, but our 7 week old Easter Egger started these weird crowing sounds this morning. She's definitely the largest and most dominant of our 5 chickens (EEs and barred rocks). We have received mixed feedback that she really does look like a she and we should wait a bit to rehome her, or that 100% yes she's a he! We are leaning more towards the she's definitely a he side of things.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Definitely a he lol!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Be sure to introduce yourself in the New Members section. We're happy to have you! I love my EE hens but this year I got a lovely Black Jersey Giant cockerel. Your Fred is a handsome boy and I hope he finds a happy home!

 

[Acre4Me]

That’s a lot of red comb for a 7 week old EE. My guess is he’s male!

 

[CaramelKittey]

I think it is a cockerel. His comb is very red and somewhat large for his age. In the video, it sounds like he is trying to crow as well.
He is a very cute chick and I hope he finds a wonderful home if you can't keep him.

 

[dwalk]

I think it is a cockerel. His comb is very red and somewhat large for his age. In the video, it sounds like he is trying to crow as well.
He is a very cute chick and I hope he finds a wonderful home if you can't keep him.

Our permit does not allow for roosters, but luckily I know a few people out of city limits with agricultural land. Hopefully we will find him a good spot!

 

[Yorkshiregal]

Lol that was the cutest thing I’ve seen today! He’s gonna be a handful

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Hello all, this is my first post so I hope I am doing this right!

I feel like I already know the answer to this, but our 7 week old Easter Egger started these weird crowing sounds this morning. She's definitely the largest and most dominant of our 5 chickens (EEs and barred rocks). We have received mixed feedback that she really does look like a she and we should wait a bit to rehome her, or that 100% yes she's a he! We are leaning more towards the she's definitely a he side of things.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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That is a beautiful cockerel! Fred is a great name for him.

 

[CaramelKittey]

Our permit does not allow for roosters, but luckily I know a few people out of city limits with agricultural land. Hopefully we will find him a good spot!

Hopefully somebody can take him. He's a cute rooster worth having!