What gender are our BOs and RIRs

[teeville5]

Thank you. Your chickens are really nice looking, too.

And I must say, it looks like you really did your research before picking out your chicks. I would love to know how this turns out for you (especially since I'm going against the popular vote

). And I just want to add that I don't know if size is always a good way to determine roo/pullet because I have barred rock pullets that are twice the size of others...

Sorry. I'll be quiet now. Good luck and let us know if you get crows or eggs.

 

[crossgirl]

No, Teeville you're my only hope!!! My RIR do not have combs like your roo at one week less. I really need them to be girls. My confirmed crowing barred rock roo at 13 weeks already has sickle feathers.

This was taken last night. Both chickens look just alike, one just has a better tail:

 

[teeville5]

Here's 2 more photos I just took today. They're full body shots of my 17week old roo and some of the ladies (same age). See the varying comb sizes of the pullets.

I just want to add that Red started crowing at 12-13 weeks old.

 

[crossgirl]

Thanks tee! I feel a little better now. I really love these birds.