Barred rock Plymouth Rock gender question

[flock 603]

Sorry to jump on the discussion but I wanted to get an opinion on these two… I fear I already know the answer. Any insight appreciated!

 

[wrathsfarm]

Sorry to jump on the discussion but I wanted to get an opinion on these two… I fear I already know the answer. Any insight appreciated!

Cockerel on left. Lighter barring and big red comb indicate male.

 

[flock 603]

Cockerel on left. Lighter barring and big red comb indicate male.

Thought so. Thanks! Unfortunate news. I love barred rocks and always wanted some, can’t have roosters where I’m at, sadly. One of many reasons I need to move

 

[wrathsfarm]

Sorry you can't keep boys. I have 3 BR hens myself I use for hybrid Marans but love their friendly disposition.
Good luck rehoming him

 

[Jayteetee]

Yeah that

Thought so. Thanks! Unfortunate news. I love barred rocks and always wanted some, can’t have roosters where I’m at, sadly. One of many reasons I need to move

Yeah that left one is definitely male. How old are they?

 

[flock 603]

Yeah that

Yeah that left one is definitely male. How old are they?

Probably about 8 weeks. I’ve got another that looks to be male as well. TSC got me this year. Pretty bummed.

 

[Jayteetee]

Here is Blue at 12 weeks! We really think he’s a boy & ready to give him away. Should we give it a bit more time?

 

[wrathsfarm]

Here is Blue at 12 weeks! We really think he’s a boy & ready to give him away. Should we give it a bit more time?

Both Barred Rocks are pullets. The other bird in middle of last pic is a cockerel.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Here is Blue at 12 weeks! We really think he’s a boy & ready to give him away. Should we give it a bit more time?

I'd give it a bit more time. I am still leaning cockerel, but not 100% sure.

 

[Jayteetee]

I'd give it a bit more time. I am still leaning cockerel, but not 100% sure.

Gee it’s so hard! It’s developing so slow. Compared to the other it looks way more cockerel. We currently have 9 chickens in suburbia when our coop is only built for about 5 hens (very squishy at night) don’t know who to get rid of because our other mystery breed chicken is also a slow developer