Is this a hen or rooster ?

[cottonwood23]

The white Leghorn in the back. Front one seems to be hen but they are the same age

 

[cottonwood23]

They are bout 3-4 months of age

 

[Hholly]

Looks hennish to me. If it is a hen, she might be close to laying.

 

[cottonwood23]

Looks hennish to me. If it is a hen, she might be close to laying.

OK well I was hoping for another rooster ha. But its weird how different the combs are as far as size and color darkness but they are exact same age.. and also the back on is bigger in total size too

 

[Hholly]

Well, I could be wrong. It's hard to see saddle feathers or neck feathers on all white birds. Do you see any sickle feathers coming in?

 

[CochinLover1]

Looks to be a female.

 

[cottonwood23]

Well, I could be wrong. It's hard to see saddle feathers or neck feathers on all white birds. Do you see any sickle feathers coming in?

I don't yet but that doesn't mean they aren't there haha. O well I guess I can wait and see.

 

[Michael OShay]

Pullet.

 

[cottonwood23]

Looks to be a female.

What could be the reason for the differences in the two females then? I am still learning

 

[keesmom]

What could be the reason for the differences in the two females then? I am still learning

Humans hit puberty at different ages. Chickens do as well. The one in the back will begin laying before the one in front.