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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
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 Posted - May 06 2015 : 7:05:58 PM
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So is Rooster Cogburn actually a rooster? We named her thinking it would be funny to have a hen named Rooster, but now we are really starting to think that she is a he...anyone have any opinions?
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
Edited by - AFinkberry on May 29 2015 5:24:12 PM |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - May 07 2015 : 06:41:53 AM
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It's a little hard to determine because he/she isn't fully developed yet. The comb is still small.
But, the neck feathers and the tail feathers have a bit more silky sheen and different texture than the hen at the right. Those feathers do look a little like they'll be rooster feathers.
Check its legs and see if there are bumps where the spurs will grow. Also, watch the behavior. If it seems to be the leader and dances around a bit, it's probably a rooster.
And, of course, if you hear it say 'Cockadoodle-do', then you KNOW it's a rooster.
I can't wait to find out. You could host an online virtual gender reveal party here!
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - May 07 2015 : 07:56:14 AM
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Maybe it's one of those trans-chickens.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
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Posted - May 07 2015 : 1:26:53 PM
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HA HA! It's difficult to be patient! But I will update as he/she develops! I was thinking that maybe in the absence of a male, one of the girls is taking on characteristics of a rooster, but we'll know in a month or so!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2015 : 5:23:20 PM
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Well, we sure did figure it out! About a week ago, he started crowing! And the neighbors started hearing. And we live in the darn city so...no roo's allowed. So today....we did the deed. I was a little sad because he was just so beautiful, but in the end, we just couldn't send him to a chicken retirement home because, honestly, we bought, loved and cared for this chicken so that we can provide food for our children. So, I am honoring Rooster's by feeding my children. But he was so darn pretty! When we live in the country, I'll have a rooster and not care when he crows the world awake!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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