Rhode Island Red, Hen or Rooster?

[joeedison521]

Hi everyone! Chicken newbies here... my wife and I just got six little pullets, three of them only a day old... our little Rhode Island Red seems to have a much larger comb then the others... do you think this might be a rooster? The hatchery guarantees that only 90% are females. Is it far too early to tell? Here she/he is with her Blue Cochin sister!



For those interested, we have one of each: Dominique, Light Brahma, Ameraucana, Blue Cochin, Buff Orpington & of course, our Rhode Island Red. The Dominique, Brahma and Ameraucana are 1 week old today, the Cochin, Orpington and Rhode Islands were just picked up today.

Thanks everyone!

 

[Fred's Hens]

You cannot sex accurately these little bitty chicks. Give them 6 weeks and we'll help you with very good accuracy.

Enjoy your chicks.

 

[joeedison521]

Thanks!