Rooster or Hen??

[blossomfarmgal]

Hi all - can anyone tell if this is a hen or rooster? This is our newest addition to the chicken fam and we just aren't sure..anyone with experience know how to tell for sure? Thanks!

 

[Pyxis]

! He's a pretty cockerel

 

[ChickNanny13]

2x

 

[blossomfarmgal]

Are there certain features that you can tell from this picture? Thanks !

 

[junebuggena]

Look at the feathers on the back. Now, compare those feathers to the hens in the back of the picture. Notice anything a bit different? He is just starting to get his male specific hackle and saddle feathers. They are the long, thin, pointed feathers that roosters have on the back and neck.

 

[blossomfarmgal]

I do see a huge difference now Thankyou.

 

[junebuggena]

I do see a huge difference now Thankyou.

Right! Once someone points out exactly what is different, and you have something to compare to, it becomes obvious. And you wonder how you ever missed seeing it.

 

[blossomfarmgal]

What hilarious timing.... He just started trying to crow

 

[drumstick diva]

handsome cockerel