Is this EE a roo? Has small comb but is a big bird

[PeppersChicks]

I have an EE I assume that is what she/he is. It’s the largest chick I have. This morning I seen her bumping chest with a SS that was supposed to be a pullet but I believe is a roo. She doesn’t have a large comb or wattle so I’m confused.

 

[SilverBirds]

How old?

 

[Painted Calls]

Cockerel.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

I agree with Mare that this is a cockerel. He has a very masculine feather coloration, and for the type of comb he has it is actually quite large. That type of comb is a pea comb, which is a smaller comb that won't get to be very big like what most are accustomed to seeing on males. The pea comb gene is also associated with reduced wattle growth, and he has a beard, so you likely never will even see wattles on him.

 

[Folly's place]

He actually couldn't 'decide' what type of comb to have, it's a bit like a single comb, but much flatter. And the coloring is typically male, but pointy hackle feathers? Not yet?
Mary

 

[PeppersChicks]

How old?

It’s supposed to be about 10 weeks old but I’m not sure

 

[SilverBirds]

It’s supposed to be about 10 weeks old but I’m not sure

The rusty red is a very masculine color as others have said. I'd be on the look out for male hackle and saddle feathers coming in.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Agree with other posters. Cockerel.

 

[PeppersChicks]

Thank you everyone.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Definitely a cockerel by first glance x