When do roos get certain types of feathers?

[Peckyweck01]

I have a 6 week old and I posted 3 weeks ago to see if it was a roo at age 3 weeks. So, if he is for sure, a lot of people said it was, when do they start to develop pointy hackle feathers and saddle feathers. He has regular feathers, hes not like a silkie or anything. He is an Andalusian mixed breed cross.

 

[MGG]

I have a 6 week old and I posted 3 weeks ago to see if it was a roo at age 3 weeks. So, if he is for sure, a lot of people said it was, when do they start to develop pointy hackle feathers and saddle feathers. He has regular feathers, hes not like a silkie or anything. He is an Andalusian mixed breed cross.

Mine start to get them around 8-10 weeks.

 

[black_cat]

Roos get their fancy feathering at 12+ weeks, from what I've seen on BYC.

 

[Peckyweck01]

ok, thank you! I was just wondering because I am wanting to see if it really is a roo! (but I do believe BYC/use their advice)

 

[MGG]

Here's an 8 week old cockerel

And the same cockerel at 10 weeks.

And he's part brahma so a slightly slower feathering breed. I can't ever tell if the hackles are pointy or not until around 12 weeks though. Saddles are much more obvious to me.

 

[Peckyweck01]

Here's an 8 week old cockerel View attachment 2345217
And the same cockerel at 10 weeks. View attachment 2345218
And he's part brahma so a slightly slower feathering breed. I can't ever tell if the hackles are pointy or not until around 12 weeks though. Saddles are much more obvious to me.

Thanks a lot! Helps with pictures/visuals for me!

 

[The Happster]

12 weeks is the average. It can often be seen below the top feathering before 12 weeks, but doesn't often poke out until 12 weeks.
Here's a comparison of female vs male feathering. (Orpington)
13-ish weeks.

 

[MGG]

Thanks a lot! Helps with pictures/visuals for me!

No problem! Yes, pics are always more helpful than trying to explain IMO. I'm glad they helped you! Good luck with your chicks! What breed are they?

 

[Peckyweck01]

No problem! Yes, pics are always more helpful than trying to explain IMO. I'm glad they helped you! Good luck with your chicks! What breed are they?

This is the only chick that hatched. But it is is with some quails for company, they are all the same age. The chick is an Andalusian Chicken crossed with a mixed breed roo.

 

[MGG]

This is the only chick that hatched. But it is is with some quails for company, they are all the same age. The chick is an Andalusian Chicken crossed with a mixed breed roo.

Oh, yeah sorry I missed that
That makes sense. Thanks.