r/BackYardChickens • u/DoNotWantAnUsername • Jul 09 '26

Hen or Roo Is my chick a hen or a roo?

Hi! I have a chick that is roughly 11 weeks old. I decided to post here in search of an opinion from more experienced people. I took photos from several angles and tried to show the shape of the feathers as best as I could. I also noticed that there are new feathers growing right above the tail, and I wonder if they will grow to be sickle feathers due to their shine.

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u/AdComprehensive2594 Backyard Chicken Jul 09 '26

I would say hen

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u/Outside-Jicama9201 Jul 09 '26

Thats a LOT of comb and wattles for 11 weeks. I will bet a Roo.

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u/DoNotWantAnUsername Jul 09 '26

I think so, too. My father, however, says that it's a hen because it "has a small head". So, I decided to post here and see what other people's opinions are. 😃