15 week Australorps

[NewchickmomOK]

I have two 15 week old Australorps. I’m new to having chickens. I feel like I may have one cockerel and one pullet but I’m not sure.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Pictures of the saddle area please?

 

[Imammusa]

Both are cockerels

 

[JaeG]

Australorps do get big combs and wattles early as they are a breed that can start laying from 16 weeks old. Pullets can have some whacky, curved tail feathers sometimes but I can't see any evidence of long, skinny, pointy hackle or saddle feathers that would indicate a cockerel. Hopefully they'll be laying for you soon.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

We need pics of the saddle area please.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Both are cockerels

I agree I can see sex feathers on both-no doubts

 

[NewchickmomOK]

A couple more pictures

 

[NewchickmomOK]

We need pics of the saddle area please.
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Thank you, attached a few more pictures below.

 

[3KillerBs]

I don't see male saddle feathers.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Look at this thread, specifically this post which has an australorp cockerel about the same age.
Australorp pullets have good size wattles and combs, but at this age there would be little doubt.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...y-15-week-old-australorps.409820/post-4978250