Is my runt Wheaten Maran a roo or a pullet?

[sierrarod]

He has never grown very well and I would like to get rid of him if he is a roo, as I suspect. Thanks for looking and for any help!

 

[NixNoodleNumbat]

It's a little too young to tell, but I'd say pullet.

 

[sierrarod]

Oh good, I hope you are right!

 

[farmerChef]

How old is it?

 

[sierrarod]

It is 3.5 weeks old. But it just doesn't grow like the others. It's funny, it doesn't get pecked, but it is much smaller than it's siblings. Should I do anything special for it?

 

[akcountrygrrl]

I know on most wheaton varieties, the roo feathering comes in much darker than the hen's feathers. I don't know if that is true of Marans but if it is, then I would suspect your little one is a roo.