Roosters? When can you tell???

[LilPeeps]

If you look at the first pic, the barred one in the front, you can see the comb is larger and redder than on the other chicks. Looking at the same pic, look at the RIR in the upper right, you can also see a larger comb on that chick. In the last pic, the RIR futhest to the left, you can see a more developed comb. It's hard to tell, but pics of each chick would make it much easier. Like others have said, it may be a while before you know for sure.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I'm seeing the makings of two RIR cockerals for sure...I can't see the others well enough to tell....

 

[speckledhen]

Wish I could help, but that link takes me to nowhere, just a white screen. Sorry! Thats weird. ok, never mind, I see them! Looks like there are two cockerels in the bunch, most likely. Check on your RIRs-the boys' legs will be noticably thicker.

 

[amystours]

Not to change the topic, but my dobie looks just like yours!!!

 

[Brian]

I wish I had my camera with me (the wife is out of town with it). This much I know: The barred rock has a definite comb compared to all the others. It is double the size of the rest. When I look at the rir's, they mostly look the same, but perhaps I'm wrong...maybe one's got a tad larger comb. The ameraucana's appear to have zero comb. The Dels... mostly the same, but perhaps one or two have more comb than the others.

Shoot! I really wanted 16 hens!


Amy...dobies rule!