Pullet or Roo?

[amd5252]

I ordered 5 female chicks at the beginning of June and one just started crowing this week. I think it's a roo but I am in denial and am still hoping SHE's a pullet. SHE (fingers crossed) is 13 weeks old today (9/1/25). This is my first go at raising chicks but I have had 3 adult hens for a few years. Based on these pictures what do you think? And if it is a roo, do crow collars work? Thanks in advance.

 

[WingItRanch]

He's a handsome cockerel! I know some people on here use no crow color but I personally wouldn't.

 

[amd5252]

He's a handsome cockerel! I know some people on here use no crow color but I personally wouldn't.

DANG! I was really holding out hope he is a she! Thank you!

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Yes, that's an awful lot of red for a 13-week-old, and the hackles are beginning to look a bit pointy.

Agree on the (not using) crow collars. Are you allowed to keep cockerels/ roosters where you live?

 

[amd5252]

Yes, that's an awful lot of red for a 13-week-old, and the hackles are beginning to look a bit pointy.

Agree on the (not using) crow collars. Are you allowed to keep cockerels/ roosters where you live?

I'm not 100% sure but I dont think I am allowed to have them. Thank you for the feedback.

 

[Cloverfluff]

I'm honestly not the greatest at sexing chickens, so I usually have to wait till they start laying for a 100% known gender. I will say, I did have one hen that was attempting to crow before I obtained a rooster. I have read that can happen, but I'm not sure of how common it is.