Rooster or Hen?

[streeteurovw]

Hello, new chicken owner here

I have a Eater Egger that’s roughly 8-9 weeks old. I am really hoping it’s not a roo because it just so happens to be my favorite But I’m second guessing it. This morning it perched itself onto their tree branch they have and did what I thought sounded like a crow! Someone please tell me it isn’t can’t keep it due to the rule in my neighborhood if it is a roo.

 

[IvysAnimals]

Looks like a Cockerel! They wouldn't start crowing until about 4-5 months old....sometimes sooner. With being already 8-9 weeks old, he looks like a possible male! I'm sorry if you're not able to keep him....


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[MysteryChicken]

Cockerel.

Crowing happens at younger ages sometimes. Some will crow as early as 3-4 weeks, to 4-6 months of age. It varies, with individual birds.

 

[neo71665]

Lil boy

 

[Ridgerunner]

With those heavy legs, bright red comb, body shape, and upright posture you have a cockerel. The crowing at that age is another huge cockerel sign. Girls can make noises and even crow but that young it is not a good sign.

I just looked at another one and said probably a boy. With yours there is no "probably". It is a boy. Sorry.

 

[streeteurovw]

Awh, I’m so sad thank you everyone for helping me figure out if it was a rooster. Time to find it a new home