Male?

[cmh42]

New to chickens. I think I know the answer, but don't want to admit it. The clack bird is 3 months old, same as the smaller orange one. He's supposed to be an asian blue

My flock of 4 is unsettled and I think this guy is the reason why. Lot's of puffing up and challenges. The small orange one is being bullied a little. He may have to go live elsewhere

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

Yes the black one is a male. If he keeps hurting your hens, you may need to remove him. But I would give it time. Good luck!

-Chatty

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

Oh, and welcome to BYC! So happy to have you here!

 

[Mylied]

Yes, cockerel. I think your barred one is a male too, but if you can get a side shot it'll help clarify.

 

[Abriana]

Welcome to byc! The black one is a cockerel.

 

[Abriana]

Very beautiful flock by the way!

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Beautiful birds. Black is defined a rooster. Are any of your hens laying yet?

 

[rebrascora]

I would agree the black is a cockerel and the barred bird is suspect too if it is the same age. It has rather too light coloured barring for a female and the rangy look of a young male as well as too much red in it's head gear for a 3 month pullet.

 

[cmh42]

Thanks all!! I don't think I'll be able to keep the cockerel here in suburbia. Disappointing! I tucked him and the little orange one under the white orpington in September when they were just 3 day old chicks. She was a violent little broody hen! Damn near lost a finger or two while she was sitting on those chicks....definitely lost some skin.

The barred is a two year old. She's molting, I think.

 

[rebrascora]

The barred is a two year old. She's molting, I think.

That explains the developed comb and wattles and the dishevelled/rangy look because she is moulting. Pleased you only have one guy to rehome.