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Is this a roo or a hen ?

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by Guinea Goonie, Jan 1, 2009.

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  1. Jan 1, 2009 #1
    Guinea Goonie

    Guinea Goonie Roosting Elsewhere

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    barred rock
     
  3. Jan 1, 2009 #2
    hinkjc

    hinkjc Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

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    Roo
     
  5. Jan 1, 2009 #3
    Laskaland

    Laskaland ThE gRoOvY cHiCkEn

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    Quote:Is it the same age as the white rock? I like the barring on it, nice...
    Christina
     
  7. Jan 1, 2009 #4
    danischi24

    danischi24 Loves naked pets

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    He's a roo.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2009 #5
    Nemo

    Nemo Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I found a couple pix on Wikimedia...

    Roo...
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    Hen...
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    Depending on the age of your bird, it's looking a bit roo-ish with the tail feathers.
     
  11. Jan 1, 2009 #6
    B. Saffles Farms

    B. Saffles Farms Mr. Yappy Chickenizer

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    Roo
     
  13. Jan 1, 2009 #7
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member

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    Rooster, definitely. BRs are my thing.
     
  15. Jan 1, 2009 #8
    Guinea Goonie

    Guinea Goonie Roosting Elsewhere

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    Thank all:

    I figured as much. This is the ONLY barred rock I have and wouldn't ya know it.

    Oh well, he has a home for life. I have a CLOSED flock now.
     

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