grey hennie rooster for sale

grey hennie rooster for sale

A grey hennie rooster (also spelled henny) is a rare gamefowl variety known for grey plumage and a distinctive hen-feathering genetic mutation. Instead of developing the long, pointed rooster hackles and sickles, a hennie rooster grows short, rounded feathers, so he can look almost like a female hen.

Key Characteristics

• Hen-feathering mutation: A dominant genetic trait that shifts male feather development toward a female-like pattern (often described as testosterone being converted into an estrogen effect in the skin/feather follicles).
• Grey plumage traits: They can show a range of grey shades—such as silver-grey, frost grey, and silver-blue tones—with darker grey/charcoal lacing or markings.
• Rooster build: Even though the feathers look hen-like, they typically retain a true rooster body shape—larger, muscular frame, upright stance, and comb/wattles.
• Temperament: Breeders/enthusiasts often report that although these birds were historically associated with fighting lines, many are surprisingly calm, docile, and people-friendly.