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Is my hen a rooster??!!

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by Wyleiria, Aug 13, 2013.

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  1. Aug 13, 2013 #1
    Wyleiria

    Wyleiria Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My "hen" is about 6 months old. The others have started laying but she has not. Is my Australorp a roo???[​IMG][/IMG][​IMG]
     
  3. Aug 13, 2013 #2
    Wyleiria

    Wyleiria Chillin' With My Peeps

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  5. Aug 13, 2013 #3
    Happy Chooks

    Happy Chooks Moderator Staff Member

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    Nope, that is a pullet. And she will be laying soon.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2013 #4
    buttercup95

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    x2 she looks like she's ready to lay!
     
  9. Aug 13, 2013 #5
    AvianEgo

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    I agree with the above statement
     
  11. Aug 13, 2013 #6
    barnyard betty

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    Looks like a hen to me, I had a couple of Australorps that started laying later than other breeds the same age so don't worry, I think it won't be too long :)
     
  13. Aug 13, 2013 #7
    Sk8inChick(en)

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    I'd say pullet. Be on the lookout for an egg!
     
  15. Aug 13, 2013 #8
    donrae

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    x2
     
  17. Aug 14, 2013 #9
    ChickensAreSweet

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    Pullet.
     
  19. Aug 14, 2013 #10
    Lady of McCamley

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    Totally agree with the others. Pullet and eggs soon. :D
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