- Jan 30, 2012
- 4
- 0
- 7
I am new to chickens, and raised these four from chicks. Early on I suspected the Barred Rock was a rooster, but was keeping my fingers crossed. However, he is lighter in color, his tail feathers are getting droopy, and I have seen him trying to crow. Lately someone has been making noise (not exactly a cock-a-doodle-doo) around 6:20 am. Since I have neighbors close by, I can't keep a rooster. I had the chance to re-home the Barred Rock yesterday, so I did. (UGH) The kicker is that today at 6:20, someone else made some loud noises! I need help with 1) confirming the Barred Rock is a rooster and 2) do any of the others look like roosters, or could they just be making "wake up & let me out of the coop" noises? Please give your input on the following: Barred Rock (Caramel), Buff Orpington (Milk), Dark Easter Egger (Chili), and Lighter Easter Egger (Clover). Thanks so much!




Last edited: