11 week old Splash Australorp help please

[Hannahshens99]

Hello! I have an 11 week old Splash Australorp.
I was wondering if anyone can assist with its gender please?

 

[JedJackson]

The comb and wattles are large and colorful for 11 weeks. I believe it is a cockerel.

 

[Hannahshens99]

The comb and wattles are large and colorful for 11 weeks. I believe it is a cockerel.

Thank you

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I believe he’s a cockerel and I see pointed saddle/shoulder feathers

 

[Hannahshens99]

I believe he’s a cockerel and I see pointed saddle/shoulder feathers
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Ooh interesting, thank you! I can see what you mean just before the tail area

 

[Seaslug]

Just want to say that I am no chicken expert here, but I do not think that your chicken's comb is all that red or large for an Australorp hen at 11 weeks old.

 

[thecatumbrella]

Just want to say that I am no chicken expert here, but I do not think that your chicken's comb is all that red or large for an Australorp hen at 11 weeks old.

I had a similar thought. The thing that's throwing me off is the red around the eyes. If it's a pullet, it almost looks like she's getting ready to lay.

Does anyone know how they get the "splash" coloration? I don't know if the Australorps are diluted with Leghorns, in which case maybe she will lay earlier? Or it's just a rooster and this is wishful thinking!

 

[Seaslug]

The splash is from the Australorps black, blue, and splash coloration. I just have experienced my Australorp and Sapphire Gem as showing comb growing and coloration early, even though they are hens.

 

[FuzzyDinoNuggets]

I believe he’s a cockerel and I see pointed saddle/shoulder feathers

I agree, cockerels start to develop saddle feathers around that age.

Here is a picture of my rooster, you can see the pointy feathers at the base of his tail;

 

[thecatumbrella]

I agree, cockerels start to develop saddle feathers around that age.

Here is a picture of my rooster, you can see the pointy feathers at the base of his tail;

That is a super cool looking rooster! Almost has a cow coloration in the body.