Is this bantam a roo?

[Rainbow Advaya]

This mystery bantam is looking very roo-ish to me all of a sudden. Anyone want to confirm, or tell me I'm wrong? I won't be heartbroken if he's a roo. I'll only be upset if the other two mystery banties end up roosters as well

Any idea what he is while we're at it?

 

[cook_kaka_ook]

My best guess, He will be a handsome roo in the future judging by the developing comb at this stage.

 

[Rainbow Advaya]

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It's been amazing watching "him" feather out. He looked just like a teeny chipmunk when I bought him home! He looks completely different now. I do hope he ends up being a handsome fellow, but either way he's a complete sweetheart. At least right now

 

[Sequin]

Yup, def. roo. I am sure he will be a handsome fellow, though I am sorry I couldn't help you further with what breed he is. Maybe a Welsummer??? I just don't know, sorry.

 

[Rainbow Advaya]

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It's okay! No one seems to know what he is, lol. His bin just said "assorted bantams". I just fell in love with him cause he was a little chipmunk chick! I wonder if we'll even be able to tell what he is once he grows up

 

[crazyaboutchickens]

at what age???

 

[Rainbow Advaya]

I just searched up Welsummers and he does look exactly like a young one. But whoa, the roosters sure do change appearance when they grow up!! He looks nothing like that! Could "he" actually be a pullet? (I'm thinking no...) Or is it normal for the cockrels to change *that* much? I thought once they feathered out they were pretty much done developing their colors?

 

[Rainbow Advaya]

"He" was purchased on 4/12. When I got him he was really really tiny so I'd say he was within a week old (based on the day old chicks I already had). So about 3 weeks?

 

[crazyaboutchickens]

then he is a roo

 

[Sequin]

As a general rule, roosters usually do become much more flashy and slowly loose their baby feathers as they mature.