Rooster??

[kcruz]

Hi All, we have a three month old hen who has begun to lose feathers. I can't find any sign of disease or parasites, so I'm wondering if maybe one of her 2-month old roomies is a rooster? If you could give me your opinions that would be great!

 

[kcruz]

I'd say pullet then.

Thanks!

 

[Chickassan]

That is juvenile moult.
I'm not 100% on that being a pullet though, those ginormous freaking feet are kind of keeping me from being certain.
Bifocals have been utilized, and I'm now leaning heavily to the that isn't a pullet side.
Don't laugh, I'm just happy I could see the feet without them.

 

[Aquira]

I don't see any hackle feathers at this point. I'm inclined to say pullet, but someone with more experience might say cockerel.

 

[kcruz]

I don't see any hackle feathers at this point. I'm inclined to say pullet, but someone with more experience might say cockerel.

Thank you!

 

[InterestingChickens]

Are those pictures of all the same bird?

 

[kcruz]

Are those pictures of all the same bird?

Yes

 

[InterestingChickens]

Yes

I'd say pullet then.

 

[tommysgirl]

She may just be molting. Also the bird in the pic looks like a pullet. See how the feathers on the neck are rounded? Roosters have narrower and much pointier feathers on their necks (hackle feathers) They also hav similarly shaped feathers on their backs that droop down by their tails. Those are called saddle feathers. Hope that helps.

 

[InterestingChickens]

She may just be molting. Also the bird in the pic looks like a pullet. See how the feathers on the neck are rounded? Roosters have narrower and much pointier feathers on their necks (hackle feathers) They also hav similarly shaped feathers on their backs that droop down by their tails. Those are called saddle feathers. Hope that helps.

Molting at three months? I suppose she could be losing her chick down still.