I exchanged my barred rock rooster for an additional Rhode Island Red. I now have 3 of them and one barred rock. They are supposedly 16-17 weeks. How am I looking? Hopefully no roosters. Thanks for your time.
Probably about the stated age, maybe a touch younger. Not really close to laying, you've got at least a month, maybe more. But, there will be eggs, at least, not crowing!