Lost my first thread barred rock

[1stflockMama]

I posted when this pretty baby was 2 days old thinking she may be a he... had a comb at hatch! Huge spot on head and a tude right away.
Well, the more red meant more cuddles...and that's tude has flipped into the most lovey cuddly baby ever!
Original name was Black Hawk, now at 8 weeks we are thinking Cluck Norris?
Its ok to break my neighbors hearts we have decided to keep it either way, is she really a he?

 

[murphynhazel12]

That is definitely a cockerel. Congrats on your sweet baby.

 

[jbj25]

Yes, and would be surprised if he stayed cuddly but you never know until you know.

 

[nuthatched]

Be careful, cuddling cockerels often makes them lose respect of you, which can backfire wildly once hormones start to flow.

 

[WingItRanch]

Cute pics. Yes, he's a cockerel

 

[1stflockMama]

Be careful, cuddling cockerels often makes them lose respect of you, which can backfire wildly once hormones start to flow.

Oh I hope not. The breeder said they would be willing to take him back if there were any issues, so theres always a back up plan. But Im very optimistic

 

[nuthatched]

Oh I hope not. The breeder said they would be willing to take him back if there were any issues, so theres always a back up plan. But Im very optimistic

I wouldn't be. Start retraining him to respect your personal space and person.
No holding, petting or shoulder riding. If he tries to stand on you or run up to you, firmly push him away or completely toss him off and ignore him. He needs to see you as a giant outside his flock, not another chicken he can flog into submission.