Rooster Identification

[kwoodardparker]

Hi,
I'm new to BYC and to raising chickens. We had ten day-old chicks arrive mid-April. We carefully selected 7 different breeds for a variety of color, both in chickens and eggs. We lost one recently to the heat (we think). She was dead one Saturday morning with no sign of illness the day before (and it's been in the 90s).

I am now wondering if one of our chickens is a rooster. I've attached two pictures. This chick was our "surprise/bonus" chick. She is a Dark Brahma and is larger and more aggressive than our others.

Anyone want to give their thoughts?


thanks!

 

[DMRippy]

Hi,
I'm new to BYC and to raising chickens. We had ten day-old chicks arrive mid-April. We carefully selected 7 different breeds for a variety of color, both in chickens and eggs. We lost one recently to the heat (we think). She was dead one Saturday morning with no sign of illness the day before (and it's been in the 90s).

I am now wondering if one of our chickens is a rooster. I've attached two pictures. This chick was our "surprise/bonus" chick. She is a Dark Brahma and is larger and more aggressive than our others.

Anyone want to give their thoughts?


thanks!

Positively a roo poorly colored but a roo. Pullets are penciled on their breast.

 

[Kevin565]

Looks like a very handsome boy!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you to have you aboard. I have to agree with roo.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us. I agree with everyone else, looks like a roo.

 

[kwoodardparker]

Aack. So now what? They are illegal here, as they are in many places.

 

[Fierlin1182]

You could post in some of the other sections and see if there's anyone in your state who'd be willing to take your rooster.

This is the New York thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/231485/ny-chicken-lover/11750

Do you have any relatives who live outside the city?
Our neighbours gave their rooster away to an uncle who lives on a farm.

Anyway, good luck.