Is my hen a rooster?!

[Caityvoss]

No problem! He’s pretty, I’m sorry that you can’t keep him.

So just curious for next time, what makes him stick out as a rooster… cause to me he still looks like a hen lol?

 

[Caityvoss]

Where are you located? He’s very cute! Sorry you have to get rid of him

I live in little elm, yeah it’s disappointing because I already got rid of one lol now my flock is down from 4 to 2

 

[The-White-Elephant]

So just curious for next time, what makes him stick out as a rooster… cause to me he still looks like a hen lol?

For one, his comb is pretty big for his age. They also (usually) act different. And saddle feathers/sickle feathers help as well. @Overo Mare can give a more detailed explanation.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

So just curious for next time, what makes him stick out as a rooster… cause to me he still looks like a hen lol?

Hard to tell in your photos they’re not real clear but I believe I see male saddle feathers. These appear usually after 12 weeks of age. These are long pointy feathers at the base of the tail that curve downward.

 

[Painted Calls]

So just curious for next time, what makes him stick out as a rooster… cause to me he still looks like a hen lol?

Pics in good lighting (not the shade) would be helpful... But I believe I see male specific saddle feathers. As the term implies, only males get them. They usually become apparent around 12-13 weeks old.

 

[Silkie Princess]

Pics in good lighting (not the shade) would be helpful... But I believe I see male specific saddle feathers. As the term implies, only males get them. They usually become apparent around 12-13 weeks old.
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[Caityvoss]

Pics in good lighting (not the shade) would be helpful... But I believe I see male specific saddle feathers. As the term implies, only males get them. They usually become apparent around 12-13 weeks old.
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I’ll try to get some better pics today if I can!

 

[Painted Calls]

This too

I can't see the dark feathers well enough in the shadows. I rarely ever look at hackles though. They're much less evident than saddles, and a lot of hens get funky hackles.

 

[azygous]

Do you see the little paper clip and "attach files" in the message window? Click on that and it will open the files on your computer or phone. Then all you need to do is select which file the photo is in that you wish to post.

Once you click on the photo you want to post, click "open" on your screen. Then it will appear here. Next click on post image "full size". That will post a nice big image and let us zoom in.

 

[Painted Calls]

Do you see the little paper clip and "attach files" in the message window? Click on that and it will open the files on your computer or phone. Then all you need to do is select which file the photo is in that you wish to post.

Once you click on the photo you want to post, click "open" on your screen. Then it will appear here. Next click on post image "full size". That will post a nice big image and let us zoom in.

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