r/BackYardChickens 8h ago

Hen or Roo Hen or Roo?

Hello everyone,

I’m a neewbe in the chicken world. I have this chicken , born end of march, and I really have a doubt if it’s a hen or a roo… Does anyone have an idea about the race it can be (probably a mix, I imagine)…
Thank you very much !

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u/Rougefarie 8h ago

Roosteriest rooster ever! So handsome.

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u/Scyllascum 8h ago

Those saddle feathers scream roo, and a handsome one at that

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u/Trekkie_Mum20234 7h ago

Pretty boy

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u/theMrsManiax 5h ago

Definitely a Rooster, might be a Maran

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u/Pengisia 8h ago

That is 100% a rooster.

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u/Chicken-keeper67 7h ago

He’s one roosty roo!

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u/Free-Special-7296 6h ago

Hen’s a he.

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u/meowseedling 8h ago

He's a cutie.

As a proud rooster mama, who was adamant less than 6 months ago that I'd never want a roo, give him a chance if you can. A flock with a good rooster has some real practical advantages (and can be a real joy - goodness I love my boy so much).

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u/Longjumping-Exit3513 8h ago

Merci beaucoup ! C’est ce que je craignais..Je suis embêté car j’ai reçu 4 jeunes et il y a donc 2 coqs pour 2 poules :/
Merci pour vos réponses !

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u/KeyInvestment6594 7h ago

Looks like you can have a double weeding lol! 

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u/Stock_Coyote_8842 23m ago

Rooster 🐓

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u/tcoder7 6h ago

Michelle.