Rooster or Just a Mean Girl?

[ThatTeowonna]

Is my black copper marans a rooster a just a mean girl? I’ve had her for almost 2 months, so she’s probably 4 months old. I’ve been waiting for those beautiful copper brown eggs. And then this happened! She jump on the back of my new chicken. Twice! (See video) That made me wonder if she was mis-sexed. She is definitely the bully... she keeps my new chicks from feeding and a notorious feather puller. What’s the deal? Mean girl or rooster? Oh yeah... I haven’t heard her crow. So I hope that is a good sign.

Hen or Rooster video

 

[CluckerFamily]

Could be a rooster. Your video didn't show, I believe you have to upload it to Youtube first. Otherwise, do you have a picture of her questionable pullet? Some cockerels crow early and some take time.

 

[ThatTeowonna]

Could be a rooster. Your video didn't show, I believe you have to upload it to Youtube first. Otherwise, do you have a picture of her questionable pullet? Some cockerels crow early and some take time.

I posted the video. Will post pics too. (thanks for the youtube tip)

 

[black_cat]

Boy. I see pointy saddles.

 

[ThatTeowonna]

Boy. I see pointy saddles.

What does that mean?

 

[rayrose]

That's a Roo

 

[MarkJr]

What does that mean?

Means he isn’t being mean..... he’s being reproductive

 

[black_cat]

What does that mean?

You can tell he's a boy because of the pointy saddle feathers at the base of the tail, and also because of the fact he's mating with one of your hens in the video.

 

[sourland]

Yes he's a cockerel trying to perfect his skills.

 

[CluckerFamily]

It's a cockerel!
Looks like your nephew got his wish!!
He will help protect those ladies.