Is my hen a rooster?

[michelledavis]

We purchased 4 sexed chicks from TSC this spring. They are 17 - 18 weeks old. One of the chickens has become quite a bit larger than the others and has recently (2 1/2 weeks ago) started crowing. It isn’t a terribly loud crow, and it started later than what I’ve read roosters normally begin…I read that they can begin as early as 6-8 weeks. I would love some help figuring out if this is an extremely vocal hen or a rooster. Also, I’m not 100% of the breed. I believe that the folks at TSC called it a cuckoo maran. Any assistance would appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Tookie]

100% cockerel, the breed is a Easter Egger.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Yep, that’s a roo

 

[DonyaQuick]

The saddle feathers look long and pointy to me so I would guess you have cockerel. Beautiful bird!

 

[SilverBirds]

He's an EE rooster.

 

[David61]

Dude looks like a lady... not! lol Thats a Roo

 

[Emmey]

A very handsome rooster!

 

[Sussex19]

100% cockerel

 

[Painted Calls]

Cockerel

 

[michelledavis]

Thank you, all. I guess it’s time to look for a new home for “Princess.” I’m pretty bummed because he’s so nice, but these are true backyard chickens (in a subdivision), and none of our neighbors will be remotely amused by the daily crowing.