[Sideshoot]

Im aware of some signs to look for to s.ex young birds but would like some clarification.
We have a rhode island red thats approx 20 weeks old, the neck feathers are pointed and flecked with black (with a green sheen), the tail feathers although not long are also predominantly black with green sheen.
I havent seen any sign of a spur/s growing (what age do they appear?)
There hasnt been any crowing either, again at what age do they start announcing their s.ex ?
The comb and wattles seem the same size/colour as the rest at the mo, but then none have really started growing.

Ive included photos of the hen/cock ;













Edited to correct spelling of "cockerel" for serach purposes

[Axe]

thats a hen.

[Lewjam]

Looks allot like my hens at that age...

[JaK]

It looks just like my RIR hen. 

[trinamc]

Looking at the tail I would say hen

[Casey76]

Hi Sideshoot; I'm fairly confident (95%) that's a pullet

Saddle hackles are usually a dead giveaway if the neck hackles are a bit suspect  *nods*

[ANHBUC]

I would say pullet, she does have thick legs though! 

[4chooks]

Agree too (pullet) she looks one mean mother thou, Lol 

[Kezza]

I agree, she looks like a hen. 

She looks strong and big.  Very nice. 

[joyfull]

hen, her neck feathers are blunt ended not pointed 

[Sideshoot]

thankyou for all the replies, id be quite happy if she was a he though so its win win really.

4chooks - if you think shes mean looking you should see gandalf, a bluebelle we have, i'll get a pic up later, she really does look like she could eat you whole lol

[Geo]

I am glad you posted the picture of your RIR as I thought they were all a lot darker in colour. Similar I thought to my black rocks and had more or less decided not to get some.
I will now be ordering some for collection in June.