We are new to chickens this year. We just went to the local store and purchased two chicks. We told them we wanted laying hens, but nothing was guaranteed. From the beginnning, I've felt that Nelson is a rooster. Now that he's about four months old he doesn't make the same "buck buck" sound like the other. It almost sounds like he's trying to clear his throat ... kind of like finding his voice to make the rooster call.
I've done some research and it seems like there are ways to tell: saddle feathers, development of the comb, etc., but I just can't tell. What do you think??
Thanks so much for anything you can share!