Rooster or Hen? Red Sex Link, 13.5 weeks old

[southerngirlkjc]

I am wondering if I have a Red Sex Link Hen or Rooster. This chicken is showing characteristics of both. I have included 3 pictures to check out. Thanks for your help!

 

[Michael OShay]

Definitely a hen. Red Sex Link roosters have no where near this much red in them.

 

[Blooie]

A red Red Sex Link is always going to be a pullet. The roosters are white with some red feathering. When they are chicks, the girls are yellow with buff on their backs and the boys are clear yellow.


My Red Sex Link roo, Charlie, at about 14 weeks old.


An 18 week old Red Sex Link, Ida, (on the far right) that has been laying brown eggs for about a week. She is from the same hatch as Charlie. The increased size and coloration of your pullet's comb and wattles are a sign that you'll be getting eggs from her soon!

 

[Blooie]

Definitely a hen. Red Sex Link roosters have no where near this much red in them.

You beat me too it, Michael! While I was digging for photos, you already had the question answered!

 

[Michael OShay]

You beat me too it, Michael! While I was digging for photos, you already had the question answered!

Your photos are great. A picture is worth a thousand words.

 

[southerngirlkjc]

Thanks for your help so fast. I realized I posted in the wrong forum by accident so wasn't expecting a response so quickly!

 

[Blooie]

Thanks for your help so fast. I realized I posted in the wrong forum by accident so wasn't expecting a response so quickly!

You did just fine! Glad we could help, ain't we, Michael?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Cute bird! Good luck with her and welcome to our flock!

 

[southerngirlkjc]

Thanks!

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you joined the flock