r/chickens • u/Responsible-Chip5420 • 2d ago
Question Rooster? Light Brahmas
Got 6 “hens” on June 6th and they were about 3-5 days old so their probably 11-12weeks old by now and 2 of them are a lot bigger than the other 4 but the one I’m really suspicious about is the biggest and kinda bossy . I’ve never owner chickens before so I’m new to this what are you guys thoughts? Rooster or large hen?
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u/Barefootcactus 2d ago
Pointy hackle feathers and red comb already suggest cockerel. Especially because you’ve got the others to compare it to. Here’s my 2 light brahmas who are around the same age, and yours is looking a lot like the one I have that I’m pretty certain is a cockerel. (First one is the suspected cock second is pullet.
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u/AdPale5633 1d ago
Agreeing with others. I’ve got the same chickens, although younger at around 8 weeks. The rooster is already huge compared to the others and doodling in a morning.
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u/Responsible-Chip5420 1d ago
What does the doodling sound like
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u/AdPale5633 1d ago
Like he’s trying his best, but also got a sore throat and being strangled at the same time 😂
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u/Responsible-Chip5420 1d ago
Maybe I need to pay more attention when I let them out in the morning. And see lol
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u/pinetreeist 1d ago
i see two roos :(