Rhode Island Red Rooster ?? Help...

[Jmarron77]

Hi everyone...I am back for your expert opinions! I have my first flock of 6 chickens. All are different breeds. They are now 14 weeks old. My Rhode Island Red is growing much quicker than my others. No different behaviors at all, but her comb is much bigger and redder. Just wondering if they grow faster than other breeds or she may be a he. I also added some pictures of my other chick who should be about the same age.
Thank you so much for your opinions!

 

[junebuggena]

They are supposed to start turning red in the combs at about 14 weeks old. It means they are hitting puberty and their bodies are preparing for egg laying.
Not every hen will reach maturity at the exact same time, even if they are the same breed.

 

[SnowPeeOstrichU]

Hi there,

looks like a hen to me. No saddle feathers- just before the tail, no extra hackle feathers- on the neck.

hope this helps!

 

[Michael OShay]

Have no fear; she's a hen. )

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm thinking pullet.

 

[Jmarron77]

thank you so much guys! glad I have a girl.

 

[Michael OShay]

thank you so much guys! glad I have a girl.

You're welcome.

 

[Rudies Roost]

You could have ended up with a brute like my RIR cockerel. ..love him really!