Worried I might accidentally have a rooster

[AmyDuke]

Hoping someone with a little more experience can help me know if this little chick is actually a rooster. It is almost three weeks old. Can anybody tell for sure? Its comb is larger than the others and it has growing wattles too. I really hope it isn’t, as this is my favorite breed (Rhode Island Red) and roosters aren’t allowed in our city. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[ChickenGirl555]

At 3 weeks old with that much comb development and color, I definitely say rooster, I'm sorry.

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

For sure cockerel.

 

[WallyG74]

Agreed. Definitely a cockerel. I’m Rhode Island Red keeper and he is a fine specimen!

 

[AmyDuke]

Oh such a bummer! Thanks for your help. You’re pretty confident that’s the case?

 

[Wiccanchickens]

Hoping someone with a little more experience can help me know if this little chick is actually a rooster. It is almost three weeks old. Can anybody tell for sure? Its comb is larger than the others and it has growing wattles too. I really hope it isn’t, as this is my favorite breed (Rhode Island Red) and roosters aren’t allowed in our city. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!View attachment 3453931

Aww so cute! I'd say it's a roo...and a handsome one at that.

 

[AmyDuke]

For sure cockerel.

Thank you

 

[AmyDuke]

Aww so cute! I'd say it's a roo...and a handsome one at that.

Thank you. I know! He’s so cute! I’m just so sad I won’t be able to keep him! I wonder what I should do with him?

 

[AmyDuke]

For sure cockerel.

Thank you.

 

[AmyDuke]

Agreed. Definitely a cockerel. I’m Rhode Island Red keeper and he is a fine specimen!

Thank you for your expertise. I’m so sad I can’t keep him.