Sussex Hen or Rooster

[CapoBro]

I had determined that this Sussex I have is a rooster, but he still doesn't have spurs and is 32 weeks. Did I make a mistake or is this a hen with a masculine haircut? Need to know before I make chicken noodles out of one of my layers.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

Can you get us a better photo? The one you posted is very small and doesn't get any bigger when I click on it. I'd also like to see one that's a close up side profile of the bird.

 

[ramirezframing]

I'd say a rooster as I haven't seen a hen that dark of a color before

 

[CapoBro]

I'll try another another pic, but I imported it as the largest and it still didn't expand.

 

[CapoBro]

I hope this helps a bit more.

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[Wyandottes7]

That's a rooster.

 

[CapoBro]

That's what I thought too. When do they get their spurs? I thought those would have grown in by now.

 

[One Chick Two]

We were told by a breeder that spurs on a Banty comes in about 1 1/2 years of age (this may possibly be true for other breeds too.), but a roo doesn't come into real adulthood until he's about 2 years old. Hens can get spurs too.

 

[CapoBro]

Thanks everybody. Sounds like it's time for us to enjoy some chicken and noodles.

 

[ramirezframing]

For 8 months old you should see saddle feathers, and I aint. Are you sure its 32 weeks old? It should be laying eggs if a hen or crowing and mating by now if a rooster.