Roster or Hen(Female)

[Afreen]

Hi, I am looking for someone to tell if the chicken is roster or hen(female), the breed is Buff Minorca 4 months old, We think its a roaster, but looking at many video's in you tube we're confused on similar appearance comparing with Hens(female) Or If someone can help us to give tips to identify by looking physically.

 

[lindalouly]

Minorcas can be tricky because of the size of comb they grow..... A females comb will bend or fold over upon lay.... I'm on my phone so I can't see the tail very good.... Bent tail feathers are a sign of a male.... As well as saddle feathers and pointed feathers around the neck.... Don't know if that helps. Wish I could see the picture better.

 

[BantamLover21]

Cockerel. I can see pointed saddle feathers and the coloring is blotchy.

 

[drumstick diva]

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[Michael OShay]

Cockerel. I can see pointed saddle feathers and the coloring is blotchy.

I agree; cockerel. (

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Cockerel

 

[donrae]

Agree that's a cockerel. On a buff bird, the females will be a nice soft even shade over the entire body, where the males will have darker shading on the wings. Plus, the hackle and saddle feathers starting are male indicators.

 

[PoultryQueen101]

Agree that's a cockerel. On a buff bird, the females will be a nice soft even shade over the entire body, where the males will have darker shading on the wings. Plus, the hackle and saddle feathers starting are male indicators.

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