Roo or hen

[Suzyqschickens]

Is this a roo or hen?? Barred rock is the breed. So both in this picture were purchased at the same time. But they don’t look the same.

 

[JedJackson]

Hmmm, better pictures would help. The barred rock looks to have the female type barring, but that comb and those wattles say otherwise. Age would help, too.

 

[cmom]

 

[Suzyqschickens]

I believe they are roughly 12-16 weeks. Sorry for the bad pics. He/she isn’t the friendliest and doesn’t like to have pics taken.

 

[summerb123]

He looks like a cockerel to me....

 

[Suzyqschickens]

that’s what I thought too. Dang it I don’t want any roosters!!! Here’s a close up of my two barred rocks and they are totally different and roughly the same age as I bought them together

 

[cmom]

Looks like a male and female to me.

 

[JedJackson]

that’s what I thought too. Dang it I don’t want any roosters!!! Here’s a close up of my two barred rocks and they are totally different and roughly the same age as I bought them together

That picture, with them standing side by side, makes it clear as day. He's a cockerel and they are much lighter over all in color. The pullet next to him is much darker. I hope you are able to find him a good home if you can't keep him. Craigslist is a good place to advertise, your state's message board in BYC is another good place, and your local feed store is another, if they have a bulletin board. Even just asking at feed stores can sometimes lead to a good new home. Good luck!

 

[lilmillefleur]

Comparing the two chickens in the last picture, the darker barred one is female and the lighter barred one is male.

 

[Alexandra33]

Handsome cockerel.

~Alex