Roo or Hen?

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

I really wanted to keep him because he was so quiet and SUPER gentle with his Salmon Fav. But he was very noisy on Saturday, we aren't allowed Roosters although my neighbor has one. I just couldn't draw attention to my flock because I am over my allotted limit. WAY over.

 

[glovergardens]

Thank you for your reply. I am horrible at determining roo from hen so can you tell me what you saw that made you say Roo.

The comb and wattles really give it away but you truly never know until one crows or lays an egg. This is about the max size a females become so they shouldn’t be that developed at this point. You mentioned your other girls are 19 weeks and are smaller than this 15 week old too which is a big indicator it’s a Roo. The stance he has in some of the photos is also a sign. Females tend to be more relaxed while the male stands taller and always look for predators.

 

[Candy1977]

The comb and wattles really give it away but you truly never know until one crows or lays an egg. This is about the max size a females become so they shouldn’t be that developed at this point. You mentioned your other girls are 19 weeks and are smaller than this 15 week old too which is a big indicator it’s a Roo. The stance he has in some of the photos is also a sign. Females tend to be more relaxed while the male stands taller and always look for predators.

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Candy1977]

I really wanted to keep him because he was so quiet and SUPER gentle with his Salmon Fav. But he was very noisy on Saturday, we aren't allowed Roosters although my neighbor has one. I just couldn't draw attention to my flock because I am over my allotted limit. WAY over.

I am sorry you had to let go of him. I know that was hard. This one is really sweet. The kids have named him Peter Parker. They are on a Spider-Man kick

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

I am sorry you had to let go of him. I know that was hard. This one is really sweet. The kids have named him Peter Parker. They are on a Spider-Man kick

Are you able to keep him?

 

[Candy1977]

Are you able to keep him?

Yes we can. We are in the country on 63 acres.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Yes we can. We are in the country on 63 acres.

That is so awesome! He's a beauty!