How do you tell a pullet from a rooster?

Answer 1

You have to listen for the "crow". Only roosters do this. Some say the crown is bigger on the rooster, but I have seen large crowns on types of chickens. So listen for a crow and you'll know its a rooster or watch for an egg and you'll know its a chicken.

Answer 2

The easiest way to know what gender chickens are by the novice small flock owner is to care for the birds until they begin showing the natural secondary characteristics of their gender. In males, the combs and wattles will become larger than those on females and the head will become more angular and masculine looking. Spurs will start to develop on the inside on the leg of the male. The female will remain smaller than the male and is more refined or feminine looking.

At about two months old and if the chickens are free range, tossing something over their heads.This often will produce a noticeable reaction that will help you. The hens will put their heads down and remain still, this is instinctive for hens,they "get small and stay still" the roosters among the flock will look up and run around looking for the perceived danger. They may also make cackling sounds as the reassure the hens that they are looking out for them.

Answer 3

You can tell a pullet (young female chicken) from a rooster (adult male chicken) by looking at their physical characteristics. Roosters typically have larger combs, wattles, and spurs compared to pullets. Additionally, roosters tend to have longer, more pointed saddle and tail feathers.