I know you're probably going to be sick of all black chicks if you keep a black rooster. Lol. Add some more blue hens to your flock if possible, the blue cochin mix would be interesting. The second generation of your chicks will be beautiful.
I do love the sheen of my black hens.. they show...
Here is Leeloo at 6 weeks
This is Ella at 6 weeks. Ella's feathered faster and was much prettier. Now they look just alike but Leeloo is much friendlier.
I hope this helps you with gender.
I'm going to look through some of my 6 weeks pics. I remember being a tad worried about my langshan pullets. I've always had good luck with ideal's sexing.
I bought a second hand tsc coop on Craigslist a few years back. I knew it wouldn't last long but it was cheap and I wanted it for a broody hen. I still have it. It has been recycled so many times that I can't remember what it looked like in the beginning. 🤣 Half of it has become a permanent...