Those are called spur buds, and all chicks have them. Some males never grow spurs, and some hens will. It's not a reliable way to assess gender.
All chicks have spur buds. It's not an indication of gender. The chick in question is not a black sexlink, though. With that white skin on the bottoms of the feet, it's probably an Australorp. And with that red comb, it's definitely a cockerel.Glad this topic is here. Last night hubby told me that my only straight run chick was a roo. I told him no I already told you. He says yes cause she has spur bumpsshe is suppose to be a black sexlink. But she acts like a hen then a roo I think. So I just messaged him and said well if she is a he then I have a flock of roosters all out of the pullet bin.
she the large solid black.
thank you
