New to chickens - could we have a rooster?

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Hi! We are new to backyard chicken farming and bought 3 pullets for our first try. They were 9-12 weeks when purchased and we've had them for at least 2 months. Recently one started crowing in the mornings. I was hoping for some help in determining if she is a rooster or simply a crowing hen. She has always been the most dominant for the 3. I'll attach a photo and thanks for your help!

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I can't see the photo clearly enough but, I'm betting it's a rooster. If you intend to keep it - you will need to add several hens. A rooster can service 10 hens - much less and the girls will get overbred to the point of injury.

If you don't need fertile eggs for hatching - you don't need a rooster. The hens will continue to lay (non fertile) eggs. It's up to you.
 
Yes, that is definitely a cocka-a-doodle-roo! It has the hackle and tails feathers of a roo and no mistake. Very pretty too!

I'd say of Ameracauna descent but not pure.
 
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Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! X4, looks like you have an EE rooster.
 
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Your hen look's like she is going to CROW soon if not already ......


But a nice looking EE ....



If you would like some EE pullets ..
I believe I have several in the making ....
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So how do you like the five gallon waterier is it working out for you very well I found out I need to get several more and the fresh water goes faster then if I have the water in polls that get dirty and they seem to do better with the clean water .........







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