Roo Age...updated with pics!!

[mossyoakpro]

At what age can you tell without a doubt that you have a cockeral/roo? I think I have 2 RIR's that are male (I ordered 1)...they are both larger than the pullets and are getting the longer tail feathers and big combs on their heads. I didn't really pay any attention until today when they were all together as a group. I won't cook the extra, I have a bunch of friends with chickens so I'll rehome one of them if they are both indeed males.

*The pic labeled Roo 1 is the one I'm pretty certain is the male I ordered from the hatchery..Roo 2 is the one that may have been mistaken when they were shipped. Thanks again!!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Depends on the breed and individual. I had one start crowing at 2 weeks. Gave himself away long before his comb did.

Probably by 8 weeks, you could post images for advice

 

[dbounds10]

At what age can you tell without a doubt that you have a cockeral/roo? I think I have 2 RIR's that are male (I ordered 1)...they are both larger than the pullets and are getting the longer tail feathers and big combs on their heads. I didn't really pay any attention until today when they were all together as a group. I won't cook the extra, I have a bunch of friends with chickens so I'll rehome one of them if they are both indeed males.

TIA...

Well, really I think when they crow lol. I have 2 that were suspect looking with large red combs and wattles. Posting pics on here the experts will give you opinions but most ask you to post at about 8 weeks old. My 9 week old just crowed 2 days ago.

 

[mossyoakpro]

Depends on the breed and individual. I had one start crowing at 2 weeks. Gave himself away long before his comb did.

Probably by 8 weeks, you could post images for advice

They are almost 9 weeks...I'll try and get some pics tomorrow when I let them out to graze.

 

[mossyoakpro]

Well, really I think when they crow lol. I have 2 that were suspect looking with large red combs and wattles. Posting pics on here the experts will give you opinions but most ask you to post at about 8 weeks old. My 9 week old just crowed 2 days ago.

Mine are almost 9 weeks...I'll try and get some pics tomorrow when I let them out to graze