Please tell me this isn’t a rooster

[duskypassion]

First time chicken owner and completely in love. About 6-7 weeks old. Barred Rock but possible father of another unknown breed. She definitely had red start showing up on her comb faster than the others, she seems to have a female tail for sure. Was completely black as a chick but is definitely lighter colored than the other one. She is terrified of everything and does not want to have anything to do with me or my husband. She hides behind the others, but she is about a week and a half younger than them. Has just recently started to stand up to the other two chickens because she’s gaining size. She’s very vocal and hates to be alone. She flies extremely well. I cannot have a rooster and it pains me to think of getting rid of her even though she’s never warmed up to me!

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Thinking cockerel.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Thinking cockerel.

I may be wrong though!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I would tell you that's not a rooster but then I would be a liar. Sorry.

 

[Artichoke Lover]

Looks like a male to me. Sorry

 

[duskypassion]

I would tell you that's not a rooster but then I would be a liar. Sorry.

I keep telling myself the same thing but I am also pretty sure she’s not a she. I just don’t want to believe it.

 

[duskypassion]

I may be wrong though!

My gut tells me the same thing

 

[duskypassion]

Looks like a male to me. Sorry

I agree but I don’t want to agree

 

[duskypassion]

Here’s another question. If we remove her, how will it effect the other two? They have all been together since birth. When I remove one, the other two always chirp like crazy until they’re all together again.

 

[Chicalina]

They will get over it quickly