Rooster or hen?

[Keirae]

Hi everyone, been a long time reader but felt it was time to join. I live in New Zealand. I've been a backyard chicken owner for a few years now, but recently acquired some new girls to my flock. This brown one has me perplexed. It's very dominant over the other girls, and I've convinced myself it's a rooster. Thought before I do anything else I should check with those in the know Any help/advise greatly appreciated!

 

[sylviethecochin]

Welcome to BYC!

That's a rooster, you can tell by the shiny, curling tail feathers in the top picture.

Another way you can tell is this:

 

[Keirae]

I knew it! Thank you so much Sylvie for the very speedy reply. Time to regime this guy, I live in a small town where roosters are not permitted

 

[Tiana's chickens]

Yep it's a rooster alright!

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Definite cockerel

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Yep, a cockerel!

 

[Swastik Choudhari]

obvious rooster

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Cockerel

 

[Keirae]

Thanks everyone for your replies. Have rehomed him to a friend who runs a free range chicken farm. So he will have his share of girlfriends. I've never had a rooster or experience with one before, so while I appreciate it is probably quite obvious to all of you I'm still learning and am thankful for the kind replies.

 

[Swastik Choudhari]

If you could add a rooster to your flock..they are great addition..