Is my hen a rooster?

[Folly's place]

Welcome!
Too bad, but is he legal where you live? If yes, ask the neighbors, because some folks may enjoy hearing him. Way less obnoxious than dogs barking!
Mary

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome!
Too bad, but is he legal where you live? If yes, ask the neighbors, because some folks may enjoy hearing him. Way less obnoxious than dogs barking!
Mary

If he's legal you might be surprised about your neighbors.

When I had an in-town rooster my one neighbor liked to hear him because he'd grown up on a farm. He'd bring his grandchildren over to see the birds.

The other neighbor figured that if we didn't mind their muscle car they didn't mind our rooster.

 

[Vicky Ann Painting]

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!

Err err er ROOOO!