please say it isn;t so..... (PICS)

[spiritdance]

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Ditto. My RIR roos were very obvious by 4 to 5 weeks. RIR hens are "combier" than some breeds, so don't expect the tiny little racing stripes some young pullets have. That comb is very yellow and the points aren't differentiating yet (especially the back one) so I'd say pullet. That BO, on the other hand ... let's just say it's a good thing it's named Carlos and not Carla. Do you know a friendly farmer that might "adopt" him so your kids can still get updates?

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

Mine are 6 weeks old too. Below is a pic of one I think is a roo.

And then the other one which I think is a pullet

And them together...

teeville- could you possible post a pic of your RIR so that we can compare them since they are the same age?

 

[teeville5]

Here you go. This is a head shot I took earlier today.

Red

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

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Wow! Do you think mines a rooster too? Yours has big wattles! Is your aggresive at all?

 

[teeville5]

Not sure if yours is or not, but it looks like it could be a possibility.
So far as I've noticed, Red isn't very aggressive.

He's my only roo of 19 chicks so there's no chance of fighting, but he has broken up a squabble a two amongst the ladies.

But if there's treats

,look out because he's all over that!