Sexing Barred Rocks

[soukilee93]

I know I posted a few months ago & people said roo, here's the bird @ 16 weeks. Haven't heard any crowing yet. Tell me what you think.

Definite ROO. Those saddle feathers are unmistakeable. I have had my roosters start crowing anywhere from 7 weeks up to 7 months old.

 

[Rolltidern]

Definite ROO.  Those saddle feathers are unmistakeable.  I have had my roosters start crowing anywhere from 7 weeks up to 7 months old.

Just trying to make 100% sure. He's gotta go back & I've got to find a replacement. Don't need him crowing!!

 

[lilfarm77]

Here are my barred rock packing peanuts

 

[CibolaChooks]

Are they all boys

 

[lilfarm77]

Says they are

 

[KodiPie]

I will show you some pics my Bar Rock Rooster from 3 days old (3/17/13) to maturity, I bought him with 3 others and he was distinctive in markings and behavior. He definitely ruled all the others. I just love him! I am lucky he is so sweet! It's good to have a rooster, at first I was upset with having one as I thought I would have all girls that are so sweet. He is a big boy! He watches for predators and when in danger calls all the girls and they run to the coop and run that is attached. He calls to the girls that he found something good to eat and share all of the time. I have even seen him feed his girls. I think the most important thing with the cockerels is that you have a lot of contact with him. Talk to him and hold him (then you are taming him) the most important thing is do not be afraid of him. If he is bad (aggressive) with you or the hens keep a hose or water spray bottle near and squirt him and tell him BAD BOY! They learn very quickly they are intelligent! SO hear is my "Bell" that tuned into "Bill" Hope this helps! Kodi

7 DAYS OLD YOU CAN SEE HIS SPOT FADING HIS BEAK IS BLACK & YELLOW ~ MARCH 2013



JUVENILE STAGE 8 WEEKS OLD ~ MAY 2013


5 MONTHS OLD ~ AUGUST 2013


7 MONTHS OLD HE'S A BIG BOY ~ OCTOBER 2013

 

[ncymst]

Ok can u tell me if one of these 5 1/2 week old barred rocks is a roo. I'm hoping for one

 

[BY Chicken Lady]

Do you have another pic without the red lighting, and from the side view? It's just too hard to see them in this pic.

 

[ncymst]

I will have to take Some later thanks

 

[ncymst]