3 Australorps, I think 1 is a roo?

[Blessedmamaof3]

I have 10, 3 week old chicks of multiple breeds. 3 of the chicks are Black Australorps. All the chicks were sold as pullets but 1 Australorp ( Sweetie) has a much larger comb than the other chicks of both the same and different breeds. It also has fleshy skin under the chin that the others do not have. Is it too early to assume it is a male? I took up close pics of the 3 Australorps to compare. Also, if it is a roo should I do anything different with him? Does this breed have aggressive roos? This is our first flock and we want our chickens to be more like pets and they will get lots of attention. They are handled daily. Top is chirpy, bottom is fluffy, and on the right is sweetie.
Thank you

 

[micstrachan]

I have 10, 3 week old chicks of multiple breeds. 3 of the chicks are Black Australorps. All the chicks were sold as pullets but 1 Australorp ( Sweetie) has a much larger comb than the other chicks of both the same and different breeds. It also has fleshy skin under the chin that the others do not have. Is it too early to assume it is a male? I took up close pics of the 3 Australorps to compare. Also, if it is a roo should I do anything different with him? Does this breed have aggressive roos? This is our first flock and we want our chickens to be more like pets and they will get lots of attention. They are handled daily. Top is chirpy, bottom is fluffy, and on the right is sweetie.
Thank you
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Lovelies!!!
I love your names. I can see why you think Sweetie could be a roo, but I think it’s too early to tell.

 

[Folly's place]

Sweetie looks like a cockerel to me. More pictures later will be convincing, one way or another.
Mary

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Likely early developing cockerel. Time will tell. Nice chicks.

 

[Blessedmamaof3]

Lovelies!!!
I love your names. I can see why you think Sweetie could be a too, but I think it’s too early to tell.

Thanks, these 3 are my daughters chicks so she named them.

 

[Blessedmamaof3]

Likely early developing cockerel. Time will tell. Nice chicks.

Thank you. Yes I will be curious to keep watching. My daughter doesn't want to keep calling him/her sweetie if it is a cockerel, she thinks it's too girly so I told her I would get others opinions, lol.

 

[Blessedmamaof3]

Likely early developing cockerel. Time will tell. Nice chicks.

Thank you

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Thank you. Yes I will be curious to keep watching. My daughter doesn't want to keep calling him/her sweetie if it is a cockerel, she thinks it's too girly so I told her I would get others opinions, lol.

I think Sweetie is a great name for a boy! My boy is named Jane!