Rooster or Hen?

[pwhitaker413]

Just rehomed a flock of 7 chickens. Was told one rooster, six hens. One definitely is rooster (crowing, spurs, mating) however I feel like another one is a young rooster. Doesn’t have spurs or fully developed comb, not crowing but have seen mating twice. Not aggressive and doesn’t appear to be on top of pecking order behind rooster…. Thoughts? Also have no idea about age.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Ya that's a male

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Just rehomed a flock of 7 chickens. Was told one rooster, six hens. One definitely is rooster (crowing, spurs, mating) however I feel like another one is a young rooster. Doesn’t have spurs or fully developed comb, not crowing but have seen mating twice. Not aggressive and doesn’t appear to be on top of pecking order behind rooster…. Thoughts? Also have no idea about age.

You are correct. This bird is male.

 

[swamphiker]

Yep, that is a cockerel. Looks young, maybe 4-6 months old?

 

[neo71665]

Yep young boy

 

[Painted Calls]

X 5

 

[pwhitaker413]

You are correct. This bird is male.

Thank you all for the confirmation!

 

[FeatherTay]

Young cockerels don’t have spurs. Only until they are 1 year do they even start growin