Is this a girl?

[NatJ]

So…wattles are not a tell-tale of gender?

Well, sort of.

Wattles that are big and red usually mean male (when compared with other birds of the same age and breed.) Many adult hens have large red wattles too, and of course they get those as some age, which is why comparing with the same age and breed is most useful.

But if the bird has no wattles, it doesn't mean much. It could be a female, a slow-developing male, a male with the pea comb gene, a male with a beard, or any combination of those.

 

[Painted Calls]

That's super interesting. Didn't know that. My rooster doesn't have waffles

I won't add to an already long thread by stating what has already been stated...

But I have to tell you that this pic of your rooster makes me insanely happy. From his owl shape, to his long legs, and the look on his face.. Too cute!

 

[XAshleyX]

I won't add to an already long thread by stating what has already been stated...

But I have to tell you that this pic of your rooster makes me insanely happy. From his owl shape, to his long legs, and the look on his face.. Too cute!

I won't add to an already long thread by stating what has already been stated...

But I have to tell you that this pic of your rooster makes me insanely happy. From his owl shape, to his long legs, and the look on his face.. Too cute!

Thank you!! I also think he has such a cute and odd shape. He was rumpless as a teenager and looked so funny. Then he randomly grew a sideways tail lol. He has so much character too it just adds to his cute look!