Is this a rooster?

[bonmom]

Could someone tell me if this is a rooster (the one in the front)? It is about 12 weeks old now! I can upload more pics if necessary! Thank you

 

[chicmom]

Looks like a rooster to me, with that comb and wattles at such an early age.

 

[NYRIR]

Rooster IMO...

 

[fshinggrl]

Even the stance says rooster to me. I agree.

 

[bonmom]

Dang it...that is what I was worried about! haha. I didn't do any research about raising a rooster...just hens! I thought the wattle might be a bit large for a hen and it definitely stands more upright than its counterpart in the background. Thanks for your opinions!

 

[Lothiriel]

Yup, that's a cockerel.

Raising a rooster is essentially the same as raising hens. But for the girls' sakes there's usually a recommended 1:10 ratio of roos to hens.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I vote roo.