Is my columbian wyandotte a hen or a roo?

[KnoxvilleChick]

Any thoughts? My "pullets" are 11 weeks old, but I suspect that Gertie is gonna crow...let me know what you think! We're only allowed to have hens here, so I'll have to re-home if I have a rooster...The bright red comb and wattles, along with the tail and saddle feathers, are what makes me wonder. Thanks in advance!

 

[RachaelS]

I think you are right she is a Roo, at least that is my guess based on "her" pointed saddle feathers, hackles, long legs, large wattles and general body. I could be wrong. See how this roo looks, he is 25 weeks (different breed I know but good example).

 

[Georgia Boy 1970]

Yes, you are right.That is a rooster.

 

[KnoxvilleChick]

Oh no!

Thanks so much for the replies. Another question...How long do I have until he crows, usually? I'll want to find him a new home by then so I don't get in trouble with our ordinances and have to get rid of the other two. He's 11 weeks old.

 

[Georgia Boy 1970]

When he starts showing interest in the girls.It usually happens together(crowing,attempting to mate the girls)I have 4 young roosters all the same age,born in the same clutch that are over 5 or 6 months old,and only one is crowing and attempting to mate the hens,Hope this helps.

 

[RachaelS]

Yep I would say any day, I have had them crow anywhere from 7 weeks to 24 weeks.