some qualities of a rooster....

[chicky gal1]

I thought i'd post a thread listing some of the qualities of a rooster. I have many young chicks and am learning a lot on here about how to tell they may be a rooster some day:

examples of qulities of baby chicks: thick legs for males, males are slow getting their tailfeathers in when compared to pullets, etc

can you add to my very short list please?!!??

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

Ive noticed that my females feather out faster than the males. They grow their wing feathers in alot faster as well as their tail feathers.

 

[Homesteading_Bound]

They protect the hens and alert them when to take cover.

They have no fear...Another plus for protection.

 

[Lorettawyandotte]

If they find something really delish to eat, they call the hens and give it up to them...

 

[chicky gal1]

how about for baby chicks?

 

[m2wandc]

Sooooooooo out of the four chicks I have, it sure seems like my BR & one of my silkies is a ROO...ugh...what will I do with two roos...hubby will cull ME!

 

[chicky gal1]

oh, i've also learned that a baby chicks comb is larger in size and turns red quicker than a pullet