Rooster or Hen?? I can't decide!

[sonderah]

And spurs growing!! Never noticed those!

 

[sonderah]

This could be one of a few things: 1) She may actually be a rooster. 2) Many Hens, while growing and coming up on their laying time, will become aggressive, usually taking it out on the closest male (no pun intended). Unfortunately, she will eventually learn (and sometimes painfully) who really is in charge. 3) Your rooster may be starting to mate with her before she is ready and she is defending herself from his advances. This, too, will change in time. 4) Best scenario - she is establishing her dominance among the other hens. Watch her for the next few months - she may become a good brooder. If she displays signs of hurt (bleeding, etc.) and her attitude becomes one of fatigue, weariness, seclusion, separate her for a few weeks. A little attention from a caring hand will bring her around in a couple of days. She won't appreciate it at first, but soon she'll learn that ultimately, you are the one in charge.GOOD LUCK - UNCLE ERIC

Popcorn just crowed!! Its official!! That means I have to get rid of him!

 

[Quinstar]

Sorry you can't keep your roo. We ended with a rooster as well and he has become my favorite. Can't imagine the flock without him now.