How To Tell A Rooster From A Hen?

Roosters usually have larger, brighter combs and wattles than hens

Roosters often have longer, more pointed saddle and hackle feathers

Roosters typically have long, curved tail feathers called sickles

Roosters are usually larger and more upright in posture

Roosters often crow; hens usually do not

Roosters may have thicker legs and larger spurs

Hens usually have rounder, softer feather shapes

Hens often have smaller combs and wattles

Hens generally have shorter tail feathers

Hens are more likely to lay eggs

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