Jersey Giant. Hen or Roo

[lovemychicksnc]

What are your thoughts? 10 week old JG. She is loud in the morning before I take them outside but a no other time does she make a peep. I know JG’s can be mouthy both hens and roos. Runs away from any confrontation. Tail feathers are rounded.

 

[Battlepants]

I'm not seeing any clear saddle feathers (might be a bit too young), but seeing a decent amount of wattle and comb development.

I'm currently leaning toward roo, but checking back in about 2 weeks for saddle feathers would help confirm.

 

[lovemychicksnc]

I'm not seeing any clear saddle feathers (might be a bit too young), but seeing a decent amount of wattle and comb development.

I'm currently leaning toward roo, but checking back in about 2 weeks for saddle feathers would help confirm.

The comb and wattles are what have me concerned. I’ve had hens with abnormally large combs at an early age so fingers are crossed that she is just abnormal. I’ll just keep waiting.

 

[cherrynberry]

100% cockerel. Lots of male specific feathering, and yes, large set of comb and wattles for his age.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

100% cockerel. Lots of male specific feathering, and yes, large set of comb and wattles for his age.

I agree!

 

[lovemychicksnc]

100% cockerel. Lots of male specific feathering, and yes, large set of comb and wattles for his age.

 

[T Banks]

Cockeral

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Pretty sure it’s a cockerel.