I got "gifted " a rooster

[Tacampbell73]

I was "gifted " a 18 wk old cockerel/rooster. I think he's considered a roo at this age. Hes got a deep melodic crow with a decent bass. And the look of him! Deep blood bay. As I said 18 weeks old, stands 20 inches already. Pea comb. The lady, my husband's coworker couldn't keep him. It was one of those "bought 4 chick's, thought they were all pullets, suddenly one started getting real big bigger, and I quote here, he got red thingys on his chin". So here I am 4 am at Walmart to pick up my newest family member. She got them from a friend of a friend who has a farm and nobody is able to tell me what breed he is. I named him Pharaoh becau

se he's so majestic. Would appreciate any breed suggestions. Thank you

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

With those feathered legs and comb I'd guess it has some Brahma in it. Not sure though.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Probably an Easter egger.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Wow I can only imagine how big he's gonna be when he's an adult lol! Beautiful boy!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Congrats on your new cockerel. Not a rooster till he's a year old.

 

[Tacampbell73]

With those feathered legs and comb I'd guess it has some Brahma in it. Not sure though.

Thank you.

 

[Tacampbell73]

Google lens said Asil. Psht right. When was the last time anyone saw them show up on the radar? Besides I thought they had black skin. Anyway not buying that answer

 

[Tacampbell73]

Thank you everyone! I told my husband right before I sent this post that ,watch, within the hour we will either have an answer or at least credible advice. I've been a member for over 10 years I think. Someone on BYC either has the answer you need or knows someone else who does ♥

 

[CCsGarden]

Are you going to move him to a coop or give room for him to run around?

Beautiful boy!

 

[Tacampbell73]

Seriously, right? I'm working with him on ot nipping right now. I feel like I'm talking to my kids when they were small: OK guys biting isn't OK. Use your words honey. My neighbors probably think I'm nuts outside conversing with my flock ☺

Wow I can only imagine how big he's gonna be when he's an adult lol! Beautiful boy!