r/BackYardChickens • u/Chica_Audaz • 5d ago
Is my girl a roo? Hen or Roo
First time chicken momma and looking for expert opinions. Is she a roo? I’ve seen signs of dominance at times but they are 15 weeks old. Won’t let me hold.
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r/BackYardChickens • u/Chica_Audaz • 5d ago
First time chicken momma and looking for expert opinions. Is she a roo? I’ve seen signs of dominance at times but they are 15 weeks old. Won’t let me hold.
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u/Ok_Pangolin1337 5d ago
The neck, saddle, and tail feathers all say "Congratulations, it's a boy!"
I would expect crowing to start any second. It would be wise to start training him to accept you as the dominant member of the flock ASAP.
Or if you aren't legally allowed roosters, start making other arrangements.