When a Hen thinks she s a rooster

[Checota]

Ok this golden laced Cochin bantam pullet just met this OEGB BbRed rooster and all heck broke loose these two sparred for 20 minutes 5 lost feathers and they finally settled down. This pullet is at the very bottom of the pecking order with the hens but man did he meet his match with her. She made me think she might be a rooster in hiding. That red comb has been that red from day 20, she is the same age as the OEGB rooster. Her coloring is all pullet and no saddle and it may look like rooster hackle feathers but it is not. Not pointed.

Anyone find this behavior strange for a pullet or is this she a he? Anyone care to guess?

 

[JadeFarms]

She’s a girl that’s just putting him in his place. They always do that when they meet a new chicken. I also have to say, I love your pfp!!

 

[Painted Calls]

Pretty sure she is a cockerel.

Age?

This behavior is not by any means strange. I've had pullets go at it like this as well.

 

[Weeg]

I am pretty sure she is a hen. She is probably just putting that roo in his place because she doesn't want to be mated at the moment. Here is a comparison picture for your reference, but does look to be a lady.

 

[Checota]

Both the OEGB...BB Red and the Golden laced Cochin are both 12 weeks old.

 

[Weeg]

Yep, you got a bossy female!

 

[Weeg]

She is also bigger then him in the pictures so it would make sense why she thinks she has the authority. You go girl! I love it when our little ladies turn from chicks to independent young hens! They grow up so fast, I love her " don't mess with me unless I say so" kinda attitude, you raised her right! She's really pretty, Avery

 

[Checota]

Yep, you got a busy female!

Seems this farm like to raise assertive woman....got me a bearded lady with a strongman attitude.....rare for a Faverolles and now the shyest and quietest hen I have rules the roost when it comes to a tiny but mighty little rooster.

 

[Weeg]

Your little flock is so cute!

 

[chrissynemetz]

It's not strange... she just didn't like the new boy. Give it time.