Roosters often have distinguishing hackle or neck feathers and saddle or back feathers. In roosters, these feathers are often pointed, whereas on hens, these feathers are rounded. If there is more than one rooster in the group, they will often square off and their hackle feathers will puff out as a stare at each other. read more
Hens vs Roosters Apart from the most obvious difference of being male and a female for a rooster and hen respectively, there are some more important distinctions. Certain behavioural and morphological aspects are important to notice the differences between these very useful domestic animals. read more