RIR, Almost 4 Months Old

[StardustChicken]

Rhoad Island Red. 15 weeks old, will be turning 4 months old on Sunday 24th.

I realized today that they're older than I thought, time sure flies. I thought Mars was a roo but when I realized how old he was...my last RIR roo had a way bigger comb/wattles at his age but that just might be a genetics thing. Thoughts?

 

[sourland]

Can you post a profile picture of the bird?

 

[TooCheep]

First impression is a pullet, but yes a good profile pic would help.

And yes, comb/wattle size varies with individuals, but mature males definitely have larger than female.

 

[StardustChicken]

Hopefully these are better, they are not a very patient bird when it comes to a photoshoot. I've been leaning towards female but it's always nice to have a second opinion

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

She looks like a pullet.

 

[TooCheep]

Yup. Pullet. The pale comb means she isn't near laying, but will likely start laying in early spring when the days start lengthening.

 

[OrpingtonManic]

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Hopefully these are better, they are not a very patient bird when it comes to a photoshoot. I've been leaning towards female but it's always nice to have a second opinion

Looks like a female

 

[HollowOfWisps]

100% pullet.