Pekin chickens...rooster or hen?

[Kiwichickenlady]

Hello, I’m a newbie, with a newbie question, so thanks for bearing with me.

We have 8 Pekin chickens, all of which joined our family as pullets back in December.
We thought we were getting hens, but we’ve recently been having doubts about Dorothy.

Recent photo attached but I can post better ones if helpful.

Thanks in advance!

 

[HuskerHens18]

It's comb and waddles are huge, but I see no cockerel feathers. I think Dorothy is still female.

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

Agree with above. She has huge comb/wattles but her feathers look hen-like! She is BEAUTIFUL btw! I love mottled cochins/pekins!

 

[drumstick diva]

Just absolutely beautiful - so has to be a hen - right?

 

[tjo804]

This is Lulu-mans tail.

December you say? No crowing or eggs?

 

[Kiwichickenlady]

It's comb and waddles are huge, but I see no cockerel feathers. I think Dorothy is still female.

Thank you, that’s what we’re hoping. We’re not supposed to keep roosters where we are, but we love Dorothy and couldn’t bear to have to find her a new home.

 

[Kiwichickenlady]

Agree with above. She has huge comb/wattles but her feathers look hen-like! She is BEAUTIFUL btw! I love mottled cochins/pekins!

Thank you, yes, we think she’s beautiful too!

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

We need a picture of the tail/saddle. I can't quite see enough to be sure.

 

[Seaecho]

Agree she is just lovely!

 

[Kiwichickenlady]

Thanks everyone for your replies.
As requested, here’s a few more photos...as I look at them I’m more convinced that Dorothy is perhaps a boy. Her tail curls downwards more than the others...