11 weeks old - Sapphire Gem? - Hen or Roo??

[Suzane]

I'm new to the chicken world and would like some advise/help.

This is Dixie ( see below) she is 11 weeks old. She is in the process of being introduced into my current flock of 10 (one of which is a rooster)
I was told she was pullet when we got her.

I'm really hoping she is a hen b/c I don't want 2 roosters....but thinking she is.

Please see pics below and tell me what you think...

Thank you!!

 

[Everose]

Welcome to BYC! She's so cute! At the moment I would say pullet, those saddle feathers do look a little suspicious though. My hens always have a slightly shiny and pointy head of feathers but if you see those feathers start to creep down the neck you mighthave a cockrel.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. You can post your photos at "what breed or gender is this?" for more opinions.

 

[chickentrains]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! I hope you love it here!

 

[DucksAreBest]

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens! Thank you for joining our community.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I’m not familiar with the “breed” but thats a large comb for a pullet. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Raising Baby Chicks
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Carson213]

my money is on cockerel

 

[Carson213]

my money is on cockerel

i'd put $50 on it

 

[Carson213]

you could caponize "her" if she's not a cockerel and keep "her" as a pet.

 

[Carson213]

you could caponize "her" if she's not a cockerel and keep "her" as a pet.

beautiful bird