Roo or hen?

[Victorian]

Hey there! I’ve had chickens for 6 years but never had a rooster. I have three babies right now...18 weeks old. I’m wondering what the eggsperts think of this blue leghorn?

 

[Victorian]

 

[InterestingChickens]

I'd say pullet! Very pretty.

 

[TxChickieFan]

Start keeping an eye out for white eggs.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Looks like a pullet to me and indeed very pretty x

 

[Weeg]

You've got a pullet! A couple things to look for, when looking for rooster qualities, is cascading saddle feathers, which your hen does have, but they are round, rooster features will be pointed, or needle like. The next thing to look at is comb, obviously a rooster will have a large comb, and wattles, they will be bright red at an early age and should stand out. You can also look at hackle feathers, which will also be flowing or cascading and again pointed. Lastly, tail and feet. A roosters tail will be large, but depending not the breed, it may be cascading, or just straight in the air and curved slightly, yet noticeably larger then a hens. A roosters feet and legs will also be bigger and wider, as they must carry more weight. I hope this helps! Pretty hen!