Roos or Hens?

[turnerstar31]

These are from some eggs that I hatched this summer. They are around 20 wks. old. What do you think roos or hens?

 

[jeaucamom]

I am just throwing my guess in here to start seeing how I stand up against the pros. This is far from gospel, but they look like all hens to me. Good luck, Suz

 

[hinkjc]

I think 1 & 3 are hens. Not sure on #2...neck feathers look pointy and tails feathers not real long, so that's a bit odd. Based on the neck I would have guessed boy, but the tail I would have guessed girl. Hmmm, you got me stumped. Hopefully someone else will know.

Jody

 

[Kristina]

I would agree that they all look like hens. At 20 weeks old they would have muchmore prominent combs and wattles it seems. I'm sure you would have crowing from them by now.

 

[ksacres]

1. Hen
2. Roo
3. Hen

2 might be a late bloomer, but it is DEFINITELY a rooster. The pointy feathers and the masculine neck/head/eye give it away.

 

[turnerstar31]

Thanks I was thinking that the middle was a boy but some of my others have crowed and have not heard anything from that one. It had me majorily stumped though since it did look more boyish than the other ones.

 

[ella]

From the build I'd guess #2 is female, but not at all sure. Do you know it's parentage? I love that color!

The others are also very good looking, sure argues in favor of cross breeding! How else would you find a buff-laced-barred bird with a half crest like #3?

 

[rosyposyosy]

lucky you! they are all female! and #2 will be laying soon!

 

[MaransGuy]

All hens. I agree that at 20 weeks #2 would have much more prominent wattles and comb. The whole "pointy feathers" thing is really relevent to the bird in question. In some breeds, hens can have very pointy hackles. I've never had a roo actually even develop the truly pointy hackle feathers before it started crowing. I mostly use the comb and wattles as a sexing tool. Right now I have some 7 week old chicks and the roos have been obvious for a few weeks, even the EE's. The only ones that keep me guessing are those darn silkies!

Richard

P.S. I also agree that you will be seeing an egg from #2 soon!

 

[peeps7]

They are very pretty, what are the mixes?