Rooster or hen?

[Kotofskys]

We are first time owners on hens/roosters. We bought 4 at tractor supply and she said they were all pullets. But there's been some conflicts on knowing if they are hens or roosters lately. They are roughly 4 months old. We know one is a rooster for sure and ones a hen for sure but these 2 we are uncertain, someone please help us figure this out

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Cockerels.

 

[Kotofskys]

Cockerels.

For real? Because one of the roosters keep trying to get it on with the white one, is that common?

 

[JustBabyMargo]

Cockerels.

Agreed.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

For real? Because one of the roosters keep trying to get it on with the white one, is that common?

Are you saying that one of the cockerels keeps trying to mate with the other? That is pretty normal behavior. The one is just trying to prove it’s dominance.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

For real? Because one of the roosters keep trying to get it on with the white one, is that common?

Yes, it’s typical especially in young cockerels when trying to assert dominance.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Are you saying that one of the cockerels keeps trying to mate with the other? That is pretty normal behavior. The one is just trying to prove it’s dominance.

Jinx.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

Jinx.

That’s funny. It was at the same exact time!

 

[Kotofskys]

Agreed.

How can you tell with the white one? I'll get a picture tomorrow of the other white one (same breed) we know he's a rooster but they look so different from each other.

 

[Little Baby Bean]

We are first time owners on hens/roosters. We bought 4 at tractor supply and she said they were all pullets. But there's been some conflicts on knowing if they are hens or roosters lately. They are roughly 4 months old. We know one is a rooster for sure and ones a hen for sure but these 2 we are uncertain, someone please help us figure this out

Both are cockerels.

How can you tell with the white one? I'll get a picture tomorrow of the other white one (same breed) we know he's a rooster but they look so different from each other.

He has male saddles and hackles, big red comb, male EE coloring.