Spotting the roo ?

[LVchicks]

At what age can you identify roosters?
While I ordered pullets I know I will probably end up with at least a couple roosters and I'm curious at how soon I'll be able to tell.

 

[debid]

It varies by breed and it's often easier to tell if you have many of the same breed. I've seen obvious cockerels at 3 weeks and 16-weekers that were still a maybe. Of course, if it lays or crows... You can always post pictures to the what breed/gender board and you'll get help evaluating them.

 

[donrae]

What debid said. You'll be looking for larger, redder combs, thicker legs and depending on breed color differences. Some folks go by behavior, but remember pullets can be quite assertive to each other, too!