Rhode Island Reds ..... Rooster or Hen??

Brbnjch

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I bought my first set of 'girls' from Tractor Supply about mid-march so they are 2 months old. Well I have one that I thought was just a fast grower but this morning it sounded like she was trying to crow. She also has a big comb and is aggressive towards the others when they get near food and water. So I'm starting to think I have a rooster. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Cockerel. Too much comb and wattle development for a pullet plus tell-tale dark patch mid-wing.
 

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If you heard it try to crow, it's probably a male. Most hatcheries have a 90% guarantee of the chicks being female so it's possible you could have a male.
 

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Thank you all for the info!! Here are some better pics!! He/She likes to intimidate me so it can be hard getting close at times.
 

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Yep.TSC, at least where I am, get straight run alot. Even if its says pullets, alot of the time you will get a male. I got one once that was suppose to be a hen and it turned out to be a male. He was very aggressive at 2 months. Lets just say he never made it to three months. Hope yours doesnt get like that.
 
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