4 Week Old Black Australorp Gender

[havingagreatflockingtime]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this breed and we have only one chick that is a 4 week old black australorp so it's hard for me to compare. I think this is a roo, but I am not entirely sure and would like some feedback / expertise on what others think.

Thank you!

 

[Saveria]

I never had an austrolorp that young, since I got mine 6 weeks old, but that one is looking more like a cockerel to me. I don't think you would ever see visible wattles on a pullet at that age.

 

[Tookie]

A bit young to know for sure but I'm leaning cockerel.
Update in a couple more weeks.

 

[JedJackson]

I believe @3KillerBs raises Australorps, so that is the person to ask.

 

[ColtHandorf]

I would lean cockerel, also.

 

[Yard Farmer]

Leaning toward cockerel, too.

 

[3KillerBs]

Those red wattles suggest male, but are you 100% sure that's an Australorp?

A male Australorp at that age should have a big single comb visible. Like this little boy who was 3 weeks and 6 days in this photo:

Can you get clearer photos of the comb from a couple different angles?

 

[havingagreatflockingtime]

Those red wattles suggest male, but are you 100% sure that's an Australorp?

A male Australorp at that age should have a big single comb visible. Like this little boy who was 3 weeks and 6 days in this photo:

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Can you get clearer photos of the comb from a couple different angles?

Here are pictures of the comb at different angles:

thanks so much!

 

[3KillerBs]

Here are pictures of the comb at different angles:

thanks so much!

OK, it was the angle of the photo that made it look odd.

I'd say you've got a little cockerel with the prominent comb and the red wattles.

 

[3KillerBs]

P.S. While there are no guarantees with any live animal, for the most part Australorps have a reputation for laid-back males.