Is this a Rhode Island Red and what gender?

[SilkieChicks99]

is this a Rhode Island Red? And also is this a rooster? I'm hoping it's a hen! I am not sure how old this one is.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Sure looks like both, RIR, and a young rooster.

 

[mymilliefleur]

X2

 

[SilkieChicks99]

I have another question. His tail is very weird.its more like hair strands than feathers. Is this normal?

 

[sassysarah]

Agree, it looks like a Rhode Island Red, usually cockerels have tail feathers that look like that, pullets are longer mostly.

 

[SilkieChicks99]

Ok. Thanks!

 

[SilkieChicks99]

Bummer it's a rooster though. I have 3 already.

 

[sassysarah]

Hes so handsome!

 

[SilkieChicks99]

Thank you!