Is she a he? Possible rooster. -pictures-

[cupman]

These barred rock chickens are just shy of one month old. I have been reading around and it sounds like I could have a rooster. I hope it's a hen but what can you do? I've heard the lighter colored barred rock can indicate a rooster, but I've also heard people have light barred rock that lay. Anyways here are the pictures of the 2 barred rock side by side. with a couple other girls poking their heads in for the camera.

 

[ScissorChick]

Welcome to BYC!!!

I am not sure how to tell with barred rocks..But the one on the right has a larger

comb, which could be a sign of a male bird.

 

[fshinggrl]

Yep, looks like you have a pair.. one of each. The one on the left has the bigger redder comb and is lighter in color, both which indicates a cockeral.

 

[egg_tastic]

Agree, the BR on the left is lighter in color with a larger/redder comb. Rooster!

 

[danielle82]

looks like a roo to me

 

[tiffanyg2]

The one on the left looks Roo! Kinda like mine~ and watch out for the one on the right my second (supposed) Roo came in a little slower but was real bright red and smaller

Good Luck!

 

[cupman]

Well shucks. I don't live inside the city so I can probably keep it. How many hens per rooster? I have 13 chickens, only one rooster so far counting this guy. If I were to hatch some eggs he fertilized that belonged to a Rhode Island red would that be fine? Does it come out looking like a mutt? Anyways, thank you all for the help. I hope this is my only rooster!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yes, the lighter one is a boy.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

Yep, the one on the left is male.

 

[stellacat]

You have a cockerel (on left) and a pullet (on right). As to your question, you would want to have at most 15 hens per rooster to ensure fertility. (and cross-breeding him would be just fine if you don't want to show your chickens)