New Rooster might have respiratory issues? Help!

[The Happster]

He's adorable. And I agree.
Although my boys have never made that type of noise. Usually only the hens.

 

[murphygirlwyondotte]

Here is your video:

Thank you so much for uploading that, I really appreciate you taking that time and responding. Thank you!

 

[murphygirlwyondotte]

He's adorable. And I agree.
Although my boys have never made that type of noise. Usually only the hens.

Okay thanks - I will monitor it for the next few days.

 

[speckledhen]

Thank you so much for uploading that, I really appreciate you taking that time and responding. Thank you!

No problem! I remember when I bought my first rooster, coincidentally, a Barred Rock older than your guy. He was in a dank, wet pen and had raspy breathing, but it cleared up when he got a better environment (and better food and was treated for lice and favus, etc, etc, poor guy)

That is normal for a very young guy. Been raising BRs for over 14 years

 

[The Happster]

I actually....think he could be a she...
I don't see any saddle feathers.
Could this be a possibility?

 

[LaFleche]

No need for a vet so far, these are normal noises they make while checking out new territory and somehow trying to connect with their former flock mates.

Cute little guy. I would de-worm him and inspect for lice.

 

[murphygirlwyondotte]

I actually....think he could be a she...
I don't see any saddle feathers.
Could this be a possibility?

It's absolutley a possibility. The comb is large for his/her age so that's why I thought it is probably a rooster...

 

[The Happster]

No crows or eggs yet?
Only there are no saddle feathers, the comb isn't huge and it does sound like a hen noise.

 

[speckledhen]

I actually....think he could be a she...
I don't see any saddle feathers.
Could this be a possibility?

No way. The coloring is all male on this one. Two barring genes make him that color. A pullet would be much darker because she has only one barring gene. He's only a teenager. Barred Rocks are easy to sex because of this.

 

[speckledhen]

Barred Rock hens, note the dark color:

Their sire, Hector: