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At nearly 6 weeks there is a distinct difference in my austalorp chick's combs - obviously cockerel or pullet.. This one however is still deciding, it's comb is taller and redder than the other girls but shorter and paler than the cocks.. Any ideas?

Thanks for the link and the advice, much appreciated!

My 6 australorp chickies are just over 3 weeks old. I've been told that I can identify the sex by the size of the comb by this age.. Common sense tells me it's too early, or they are all one sex... Or others more experienced than me know what to look for.. If this is the case, can anyone help me??

Thanks guys! Does this mean the chicks will end up all black too ?

Hi, I'm new here on byc and to chicken owning. Just wondering if anyone could tell me what breed this might be? I was given 6, 2 week old chicks. The mother was a regular sized all black chicken with a metallic green shimmer. The rooster was all black too, although I didn't get a chance to see...