to be a rooster?

[GenaM]

Hello all!
I'm new to chickens and BYC but very excited to be here... We have 7 chickens that are just over 5 months old and one just started laying eggs. We know we have 1 rooster and we think 2. We found this one (Silvie) laying on an egg. He is a rooster, right? Thanks! !

 

[cmchickens]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!

That one in front is a hen. Big comb, but her saddle feathers are nice and round.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

The bird in front is definitely a hen. True, her comb is really big, but that is common for Mediterranean-type hens like her breed (Blue Andalusian). Her feathering is hennish, as well.

Feel free to ask any other questions you have. We're all here to help.

 

[GenaM]

Oh that's so good to hear... I didn't even know her breed. Thanks for the information. I feel more informed now...

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

The bird in the front part of the photo is a hen. She's a Blue Andalusian, which naturally have large combs and wattles. The one behind her is a rooster, in case you didn't know that yet.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Very pretty bird! Yes, not seeing any long hackle or saddle feathers. I agree....SHE is gorgeous!

 

[GenaM]

Thanks for your feedback. .. yes, Scrappy has made his rooster sounds known...

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad to say a bird IS a hen for a change and NOT a rooster. Welcome to BYC

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.