Tofu or food? Aka Hen or Roo?

[ChickenMath10to17]

Unfortunately I think Tofu is a boy.
Those tail feathers seem awfully droopy to me. We’ll see what everyone else thinks but I’m leaning towards cockerel.

Agree, I haven't seen those kind of feathers, even on my showy EE Kitty.

Okay, thanks everyone. That is a little sad. I have more roos than I suspected at first.
I appreciate the help though!

 

[ChickenMath10to17]

How old now? I've lost track.

13/14 weeks

 

[ChickenMath10to17]

I'm honestly still on the fence. Please post updated pics in a couple more weeks.

So I am still pretty undecided. Or blinded by wanting a pullet. I think cockerel.
20-22 week update
@Overo Mare @Tookie

 

[Tookie]

So I am still pretty undecided. Or blinded by wanting a pullet. I think cockerel.
20-22 week update
@Overo Mare @Tookie

Yep, cockerel.

 

[3KillerBs]

Why are only the males pretty? oh well

That's one of the reasons I like the silver-laced pattern. The hens in the laced breeds are just as pretty as their brothers.

 

[ChickenMath10to17]

That's one of the reasons I like the silver-laced pattern. The hens in the laced breeds are just as pretty as their brothers.

They are pretty!

 

[RDchicken99]

He is nice too

What’s keeping you from NOT eating him? I’ve had a run of not nice roos that make me appreciate my one good boy all the more.

 

[RDchicken99]

Ooooh we are gonna eat him. We have nothing holding us back. Hubby hasnt had the time to butcher the males yet. Well he did 2 a little while ago.
This Saturday is the day for the rest

I was asking if butchering him was the only option. If he’s a good, pretty boy, why not keep him? Of course, if butchering is the only option then go ahead. I was just curious why the crock-pot was his set-in-stone future.

 

[WIchickMama]

How old and can you get side/tail photos please?

 

[ChickenMath10to17]

I *think* she’s a pullet. The saddle feathers don’t seem pointy enough to be a cockerel. She’s super cute! She has a sweet little face.

She hates me then, loves my daughters though.
Hubby was saying that some breeds have fancy neck pattern feathers so that isn't a default male thing. So I just learned something.