6 week old Australorp ‘pullet’ looking more Roo-ish

[ThunderCoughran]

Hello! I got a few pullets a few weeks ago. My australorp is one week older than the rest. I had chickens on our farm two decades ago… sadly I lost all knowledge. I do believe my Australorp pullet is looking much more Roo like. It’s a shame because this one is the smartest and nicest bird we have. Can anyone more experienced help confirm?

 

[Painted Calls]

Definitely a cockerel.

 

[Painted Calls]

Also, welcome to BYC!

 

[ThunderCoughran]

Definitely a cockerel.

Sadly, I thought so. Best darn bird I ever had too. Thank you very much Overo Mare!

 

[Painted Calls]

Sadly, I thought so. Best darn bird I ever had too. Thank you very much Overo Mare!

If it makes a difference, most cockerels are the best before they hit sexual maturity. Then they decide to be "okay" or monsters.

 

[-Shade-]

I usually leave my roo's alone when they are going through their hormonal phase. Which is pretty much when they look like miniature roosters. After that, they usually come back around when they are ready to. You just have to give them their space and they should turn out fine.

 

[Chipmunk Chicks]

Can confirm, Australorps are the smartest, nicest birds!!! Sorry about your rooster, will you have to re-home him?