If you look and they are mating, the one behind is the rooster.

fell out of the chair LOL!

Eric

stoneunhenged, I have a couple of butch hens that would like to have a word with you--! :)

lunaflora, young roos have several characteristics: the sickle-shaped tail feathers are one (although not all roos have the iridescent blue-green color, and hens can have that color, too), also the pointed, shiny cape or neck feathers. Secondary pointed, shiny sickle feathers at the base of the tail/sides. A plumper, redder comb.

Roos are normally friendlier--your favorite chick that runs over to you and yells when you walk away is most likely a roo. When the chicks are huddled up in response to a threat, the roos will be at the front of the group and standing tall and alert, females in the back being quiet and hunkering down. You can test for roos by sailing a flat, soft object such as a beret over their heads and watch their behaviour.

You can also do an alarm call when they are out puttering around and not paying attention--a sharp, loud, 'trill' sound with your tongue (ever heard a roo make this noise when he sees a hawk?). The baby roos will perk up alertly and trill back.

If you post a picture here, we might be able to tell you if you have a roo. At three months, you won't have long till crowing starts, then you'll know for sure! :)

Velvet ~:>