that's what i thought! if he were a hen the name would have stuck, but im glad it doesnt have to be lie that :). we need a roo anyway, we're getting more hens soon!
i'd say it's a rooster too, but you're right, they are very surprising!
we hatched out a chick from a black australorp hen and a rhode island red rooster. currently it's 4 weeks old and integrated into the flock. it is black with a green shine on it's feathers, and gold speckles on it's chest.
it got huge quick, quicker than i remember chicks growing. i may be able...