Rooster or hen

[desertlea]

We found a red hen on our property that had hatched 15 chicks. We figure they were maybe 2 days old when we rescued them. They are now 3 months old and 3 are definite roosters. Not sure about this one though. Started out as a runt, but now has large comb and wattle. It doesn't crow and it's tail feathers are round at the ends and straight. It has been fighting with one of the obvious roos since they were a few weeks old. It perplexes me.

 

[desertlea]

This is 1 month ago.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

A current standing side shot would help, but a comb that large at 3 months would be a rooster.

 

[desertlea]

Thanks. Was looking for a side shot in my phone, but didn't have one. Will take one tomorrow. We thought it was a rooster. Not making any rooster noises yet.

 

[Cel45]

A comb that large at both ages is a cockerel.

 

[drumstick diva]

cockerel

 

[CP Chicken]

I'm almost certain it is a cockerel

 

[BantamLover21]

Cockerel.

 

[desertlea]

Here are better pictures. It's tail is like my hens. Nothing like the 2 I know are roosters. Thanks for any input. I am really perplexed.

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[desertlea]