White leghorn? roo or hen?

[frstimeflock]

6 months old? Hen or rooster?

 

[Anndan]

Looks like a hen to me!!

 

[enola]

Hen

 

[frstimeflock]

At this age, how do you tell them apart?

 

[Michael OShay]

At this age, how do you tell them apart?

It's a pullet. A cockerel that age would have long, pointed hackle, saddle, and sickle feathers, and likely a larger comb and wattles.

 

[frstimeflock]

Thank you for your responses! She should be laying soon, I hope!

 

[Michael OShay]

Thank you for your responses! She should be laying soon, I hope!

You're welcome. Enjoy all those large, white eggs you're going to get. )