What is the difference between a rooster and a hen? In my country, striped Rock chickens are called reed chickens. The basic appearance characteristic of reed chickens is horizontal spotted feathers,

What is the difference between a rooster and a hen? In my country, striped Rock chickens are called reed chickens. The basic appearance characteristic of reed chickens is horizontal spotted feathers, and most of the feathers on the body are black and white stripes. The main differences between roosters and hens are as follows: 1. The rooster's stripes are white and wider than black, while the hen's stripes are the same width. 2. The edges of the hen's head and neck feathers are orange-red or khaki, the cock's neck feathers and saddle feathers are mostly red, and the tail feathers are black with green luster. 3. The growth period of reed chicken is 4-6 months. The weight of adult male chickens is about 2.5 kg, and the weight of adult female chickens is about 2 kg. Folks also compiled a jingle that can be used to distinguish male and female reed chickens. The specific content is as follows: When chicks hatch out of their shells and just lay on the ground, the male and female have different body shapes. The one with a big head and tall feet is usually a male, and the one with a small head and short feet is a hen. The hen crouched and squatted backward, while the rooster walked in a straight line. Gently touch the tail of the chicken with your hands. The male is slightly pointed and the female is round and fat. Grasp the chicken's feet and lift it upside down. The hen will be with its head facing down. Pick up the chicken and put it down gently, if the rooster is running fast. Blow open the tail and look at the butt. The white spots underneath are roosters. Although this method is not absolute, it is almost the same.