Suspicious hen

[jennh]

I got a Jersey Giant chick from Meyer Hatchery this spring. Methinks "she", Jemima, is a "he". I have never had this breed before, and I know they get huge, but I have a sneaking suspicion this is a roo.

Please tell me I'm wrong, 'cause I really wanted a hen

Edited to add this chick was hatched April 11, and it is HUGE!!! Almost as big as my 4 yr old hens already

Jen

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

The top feathers on the tail are starting to curve down, I think "It's a boy!"

 

[kathyinmo]

I think you are correct ..... Jemima is a boy.

 

[ninejw]

i have both a roo and hen of the same age and Jemima looks exactly like my roo...sorry!

 

[Iluvmypeeps]

Sorry, but it's a rooster. I agree with birdaholic on the tail feathers.

 

[crash0330]

Sorry but looks like a roo!

 

[High Roost Ranch]

Yup, I see sickle feathers coming in. That's a cockerel and wow, he's going to be a B I G boy!

 

[jennh]

Thanks for all your imput! DARN, I was hoping I was wrong

Now that we're sure he's a roo, does anybody have a Jersey Giant pullet for sale or trade?

Jen

 

[Rebel Rooster]

Here's wat he'll look like in about 4 more months!

 

[Carpe DiHen]

I have a BJG that hatched April 12. Here is a picture of her at 10 weeks and she has absolutely no waddle or comb. She also have petite legs and feet. We call her Mini because she is so small! Looks like you have a big boy!