Roo or not to roo?

[21hens-incharge]

Hi all, I'm am new to raising chickens. I have successfully incubated and hatched 18 chic in 2 different batches. I thought I could tell my cockles from my pullers but this one has me questioning myself. It looks to have saddle feathers and the long tail but there is no comb. This one is 17 weeks today. Would appreciate your input.
Thanks
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This bird is all male. The saddle feathers are looking quite nice by the way. Handsome fellow.

For the OP.... I agree one male one female.

 

[TL-chic-n]

This bird is all male. The saddle feathers are looking quite nice by the way. Handsome fellow.

For the OP.... I agree one male one female.

Oh man, not what I wanted to hear. I now have 6 roosters. But thank you for your help.

 

[Vennessa]

View attachment 1148558 Sorry I just saw this! I'll check for that! I just took this photo. They are now 7 weeks. I'll get a photo tomorrow. I'm sure the lighter one is a gen. She looks like how my others did at that age. But my dark one I'm still unsure.

Thank you. That's what we were thinking as well. I took these today. I think it just verifies. Guess I will be looking for a home for him soon.

 

[keesmom]

Hi all, I'm am new to raising chickens. I have successfully incubated and hatched 18 chic in 2 different batches. I thought I could tell my cockles from my pullers but this one has me questioning myself. It looks to have saddle feathers and the long tail but there is no comb. This one is 17 weeks today. Would appreciate your input.
Thanks
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Definitely a cockerel.

 

[TL-chic-n]

Thank you. That's what we were thinking as well. I took these today. I think it just verifies. Guess I will be looking for a home for him soon. View attachment 1148910View attachment 1148911View attachment 1148912

Well at least yours has a comb, mine don't have no signs in his head. It's just the saddle feathers that made me question what he was.