Who wants to play the good ole’ game of hen or roo?!?

[Coco_lafonte]

8.5 weeks old.. not sure if it is a Rio or hen and what type.. thank you in advance

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Im going to say pullet but i may be wrong.

 

[Coco_lafonte]

View attachment 35983618.5 weeks old.. not sure if it is a Rio or hen and what type.. thank you in advance

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[Ilovemychicks08]

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The comb tells me cockeral. But i dont see any male specific saddle feathering yet.

 

[Coco_lafonte]

Im going to say pullet but i may be wrong.

I think and hope so too!! Thank you!!!

 

[Coco_lafonte]

The comb tells me cockeral. But i dont see any male specific saddle feathering yet.

Hmmm same chick as the one before it… so hard to tell

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

I think and hope so too!! Thank you!!!

I hope she/ he is a girl for you. The comb just tells me cockeral but the body tells me pullet hope others can help.

 

[ShrekDawg]

The comb tells me cockeral. But i dont see any male specific saddle feathering yet.

That doesn’t come in until 12 weeks or older so that’s why. It’s a cockerel.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

That doesn’t come in until 12 weeks or older so that’s why. It’s a cockerel.

Thats what i though. but i know some can show saddle feathers earlier. Thanks for the conformation.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Thats what i though. but i know some can show saddle feathers earlier. Thanks for the conformation.

Ah okay that makes sense. Some do but most don’t but yeah. You’re welcome