New to this chicken business but already in love...

[3urbanchics]

Hey everyone. My family brought on 3 chickens in april that are about 6 weeks old now. We love them but problem is we think one of the pullets is in fact a cockeral. Yikes.. not in the plans. They are all barred rock and this particular one has prettier bars, a much bigger and red comb and feels like it's getting spurs.. i assume this is all a tell tale sign but was told that hens can show these characteristics as well. will post a pic when i get home but off that info what do you think?

 

[chicmom]

You might have a little cockerel (young rooster) there. Some of the thing to look for in a male are bigger comb and wattles, thicker legs, saddle feathers and pointier hackle feathers.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[Scotts Chicks]

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[greymane]

If you are not in love and it is just business, you are in deep trouble!

 

[j and bs hens]

Welcome to BYC from BC!

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined.

 

[Chickee Momma]

Hi and welcome! From Seabeck WA