New Hampshire Chick - Pullet or Cockrel?

[Malibu99]

Hi there,

We think my favorite 4-week-old NH chick (Lily) is actually a cockrel. It was supposed to be a pullet.

Comb


Head


Comparison (lily vs. other 4 week old NH)


*Edited to add pic*

 

[Malibu99]

And just for cuteness... his favorite sleeping position.

 

[Pele]

Hahaa, what a cutiepie

To be honest, he's most likely a little dude. He's got very henly posture though, made me double-consider.

 

[Malibu99]

Thanks I think it's a cockrel as well. I do love him, and he is the head of the flock at the moment. He will need a new home if he is a cockrel though.

 

[Malibu99]

At what age do they start crowing? And will we know for sure before then?

 

[BlueCamas]

He is definitely a cockerel, I am 100% positive. Some birds start crowing at 6 weeks and others don't start until 20 weeks!

 

[Malibu99]

Okay, thank you.

Now to start looking for someone to take him.

 

[Malibu99]

Just thought I'd update this for the people who have the same question- She's a she

 

[MadHens]

Wow, I would have thought that was a rooster too! You must be so glad you didn't give her away.

 

[Birdgirl99]

Yeah small combs like that is a pretty much girl