Welsumer Hen or Roo???

[SoCalChickenGal]

Hi ya'll
I am new to this forum, and I love this website! I have an interesting quest. I have a "hen" who when I adopted her was told she was a Welsumer hen. That was 9 weeks ago and he/she is now 17 weeks old, and has started to make a honk-crow sounds. He/she also lifts their wings when I enter into the run to feed in the morning honk-crow noise making. So I thought I would ask the experts here. I do not want to get
rid of a hen who is getting ready to lay eggs soon. Please advise me. Thank you.

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

It's a boy!

 

[Alexandra33]

Yes, definitely a roo! Here's my beautiful Welsummer hen, Laserbeak, for reference.

-Alex

 

[youngchooklover]

Hi ya'll
I am new to this forum, and I love this website! I have an interesting quest. I have a "hen" who when I adopted her was told she was a Welsumer hen. That was 9 weeks ago and he/she is now 17 weeks old, and has started to make a honk-crow sounds. He/she also lifts their wings when I enter into the run to feed in the morning honk-crow noise making. So I thought I would ask the experts here. I do not want to get
rid of a hen who is getting ready to lay eggs soon. Please advise me. Thank you.

Welcome to BACK YARD CHICKENS from Australia!
That is 100% not a Welsummer it's a Rhode island Red.
This is a Welsummer

It looks like a rooster.

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC! You have a rooster.

 

[drumstick diva]

sorry

 

[SoCalChickenGal]

Thank you to everyone who has applied. I guess Rosie is a Roo!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[junebuggena]

Welcome to BACK YARD CHICKENS from Australia!
That is 100% not a Welsummer it's a Rhode island Red.
This is a Welsummer

It looks like a rooster.

I agree OP's bird is a Rhode Island Red, not a Welsummer. And is absolutely a male.