Barred Rock juveniles male or female?

[BarbP]

These two barred rocks are exactly the same age, approximately 22 weeks old. Notice the difference in the size of the combs and waddles. Is the one on the left a roo and the right a hen? They were both purchased from the same hatchery and were suppose to be hens.



Here is another photo with them on opposites sides.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Michael OShay]

The BR on the left in the top pic and on the right foreground in the bottom pic is a cockerel. The other BR is a pullet.

 

[BarbP]

That is what I thought but they are the exact same size and their body looks identical. I wonder what age the roo would start to get the larger tail feathers? If it is a 'he' he has not started to challenge my jersey giant rooster.

 

[junebuggena]

At 22 weeks, those are both pullets. There are no male feathers on either of them. The comb is big and red because she will be laying eggs any day now.

 

[Cowgirl71]

At 22 weeks, those are both pullets. There are no male feathers on either of them. The comb is big and red because she will be laying eggs any day now.

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Both are 100% pullets, and the one with the larger comb is going to start laying any day for you. I'm actually surprised the other one doesn't have more of comb already, she's a late bloomer I guess.

(If you look at pics of Barred Rocks, you'll notice the roosters have a finer barring pattern, and from a distance look noticeably lighter in color than the hens. Your two are both girls!)

 

[Michael OShay]

At 22 weeks, those are both pullets. There are no male feathers on either of them. The comb is big and red because she will be laying eggs any day now.

You're right. I completely missed seeing the age. My goof. Sorry. (