Sure way to tell the difference between a rooster and a hen

[Mimi and the Peeps]

I did catch the thearau aucana's and thought it was just a breed I had never heard of. Note to self: brush up on breeds!

 

[lvchicken]

I think the rooster was pecked a lot, if you guys looked at his tail

He was probably at least a couple of years old, if you look at how large his spurs are.

 

[bookchick06]

Please help: breeds? Sex?

 

[Dncs with Chiks]

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Quote: Quote: Hello, I am new to chickenhood. BUt I am thinking this one is a rooster. It is growing much faster that the other ones and is more dominant, does not like to be touched much. The comb is redder and larger than the others as well.Any thoughts on the blonde??

 

[countrydreamer8]

Hello All, this is my first time having chickens. I received 6 Buff Orpingtons on March 20th [they were born on the 18th]. I thought [was told] that I got 6 hens, however I now believe the one that I've been calling Abby is really an Albert. He does seem a little more assertive then the other 5 even jumping up and pecking at the tail feathers of the other hens when they're on their 'roost'. What really made me second guess is sex was that his comb is a much deeper color pink where as the other 5 chickens have a smooth flesh color beak. Why would 1 hen be so far advanced than the other 5 if they were all born on the same day. Thirdly, Abby [Albert] tries to peck at me when I call them over to me.

 

[heathercrow]

Can anyone tell me if this is a rooster or a hen?!! Very dominant and our other chicken looks nothing like it!

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[holm25]

Can anyone tell me if this is a rooster or a hen?!! Very dominant and our other chicken looks nothing like it!

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What breed is it?

 

[larush]

Actually, that isn't true. What you are referring to is a spur. Roosters don't get true spurs until they are almost a year old, and most folks are very sure they have a rooster long before he gets his spurs. And some hens have spurs.  A talon is technically a toenail. Where did you see this video? Could you post the link for us?

X3!!

 

[backinthecoop45]

Hi. I love your egg colors. What breed of hens do I need to achieve same?