Rhode Island Red, Hen or Rooster?

[Chicken_Lover 17]

Hi everyone! I’m new to BYC and to chickens. In May I got 6 Rhode Island reds, and I’m wondering if these two are hens or roosters? They are both 16 weeks old

The first three are one chicken and the last two are another. I’m open to any suggestions because I’m not really sure.
Thanks for helping!

 

[corriemartin]

Definitely hens! The roosters would be well-combed and wattled by now, and probably trying to crow.

 

[sourland]

Both are pullets and may be New Hampshires rather than RIR.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi there, welcome to BYC!

Those are both pullets..

but not RIR as indicating by the pattern on the neck.. Maybe production Reds??

Also they don't technically earn their rooster and hen badges until reaching a year old. Mostly relevant when discussing behavior, medical conditions, etc.

 

[Chicken_Lover 17]

Ok, thanks guys!

 

[Chookwagn]

Definitely both Pullets

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Girls, not RIR.

 

[Chicken_Lover 17]

Wow, I’m surprised almost everyone doesn’t think they are Rhode Island Reds. We got them from a hatchery who said they were Rhode island reds. I wonder what they are?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Wow, I’m surprised almost everyone doesn’t think they are Rhode Island Reds. We got them from a hatchery who said they were Rhode island reds. I wonder what they are?

Which hatchery?
For many, red bird = can be sold as a RIR (very popular breed.)

 

[Chicken_Lover 17]

Oh, that would make sense.
I honestly can’t remember which hatchery.
me and my memory