White Leghorn roo or hen??

[cdunmire66]

I am new to raising chicken and have 5 white leghorns that are about 4 months old. Because the comb on one was brighter color and standing straight up, i asumed it was a roo....then shortly after, a second one started to develop the same style comb only it flopped to the side - now the first one is flopping to. Does the comb on a rooster fall to the side or are these both hens? I can try to get a picture of them if it helps.

 

[ilovechickensx]

Leghorns often get big, floppy combs - usually when they're close to laying
If you're worried they might still be roos you can post some pics - I'm sure someone would be able to help!

 

[cdunmire66]

I will see if i can get pics of them today to upload. They should be getting close to the age of laying so maybe i do have all hens. Thank you for your response.

 

[cdunmire66]

They don't like getting their picture taken so this is the best i could get.

I think i got at least one of each with the floppy combs. Any help?

 

[ilovechickensx]

Well from the pictures I don't see any saddle feathers so I'm going to vote hens - but I'm sure someone with more experience will correct me if I'm wrong

Do they squat when you try to catch them? This is a sign they are females and are close to laying.

 

[chickita12]

I agree with Ilovechickensx but I do not have too much experience either !Sorry! Lol

 

[chickita12]

BTW they are beautiful birds!!!

 

[cdunmire66]

They are hard to catch outside of their hen house because they run from me. I have not noticed any squatting but to be honest, I haven't paid attention for that behavior but I will now. Thanks!

 

[donrae]

As a rule, floppy combs= hens. Those all look like girls. Leghorn's will fool you, they get those combs so large so young! But looks like you should have white eggs incoming!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Those are hens, and they should be laying eggs soon!