Okay, going to the experts. I have a 5 week old chick that I've assumed for the last 3 weeks is a cockeral. I have 2 Delawares that are the same age and this one is bigger than the other one and has a lot of "smut" on the back which I understood to be an indicator of roo-ness. Additionally, he is the friendliest and always wants to come out and sit on my hand or shoulder. I have a home for him with someone who wants a rooster (and I can't keep them due to city ordinances), but now I'm wondering if it is really a rooster.
Most of the DE roos that I've seen in this thread have significant red combs and wattles by this age and have striped tail feathers. "Mr. DE" has just the pailest of pink in the wattle area, nothing that sticks out yet and a small yellowish/pinkish comb that is the same size as the other Delaware's and just a shade pinker. I looked at the tail feathers and the outside ones are white and the inside ones are either solid black or black on one whole side. I covet your opinions! Here are a couple pictures of "him" at 4 weeks (one with the smaller DE)
Most of the DE roos that I've seen in this thread have significant red combs and wattles by this age and have striped tail feathers. "Mr. DE" has just the pailest of pink in the wattle area, nothing that sticks out yet and a small yellowish/pinkish comb that is the same size as the other Delaware's and just a shade pinker. I looked at the tail feathers and the outside ones are white and the inside ones are either solid black or black on one whole side. I covet your opinions! Here are a couple pictures of "him" at 4 weeks (one with the smaller DE)
