Tropical topics

[DragonHorseMan]

Greetings I live in the Caribbean where it is common to see "Yard Fowl" (free range) in abundance. They are everywhere! However I am a first time owner looking listening and learning from different owners around the world. I have two RIR's and an unknown Black bantam-Ish looking (breed?) not sure. Anyway I am not sure if my cock is a cock. Some friends say its a cock, some say it's a hen, he's 5 months old. What are the distinguishing features between a young RIR cockrel and pullet?

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings, DragonHorseMan, and

! I would look for size differences as he should be bigger than the hens of the same breed. Also look for pointy saddle and hackle feathers - this indicates rooster. Oftne times bigger feet. I take it "he" hasn't crowed yet? If you take a pic and post it over on the What Breed or Gender is This? thread, someone might chime in with gender advice. Best of luck to you!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. In addition to what Redsoxs stated, combs and wattles will eventually become more prominent than with a RIR pullet.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[liz9910]

from California, you can try posting a picture of the chicken here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this good luck!

 

[jtbrown]

Welcome, good advice above! Welcome!

 

[Chicken Happy]

Hello from Idaho! My rooster is 100% rooster and has yet to crow. so......