8 week old Araucana - boy or girl?

[Hei 20]

Meant to be a girl but super aggressive so I’m wondering if she’s a he?

 

[Laideswholay]

That is a cockerel.

Can you let me know what the tells are so I can learn please

 

[Laideswholay]

It's a cockerel.

Can you let me know what the tells are so I can learn please

It is in Australia. The SOP for the Araucana is different there.

 

[The Kooky Kiwi]

I'm leaning towards young cockerel too. The legs are quite thick and for an 8 week old that comb looks rather developed and pink. When there are a few more feathers in the saddle area look to see if they look pointy or round. Pointy = cockerel, Round = Hen.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

I am currently thinking cockerel, but it's not set in stone.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Also welcome to BYC!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Can you let me know what the tells are so I can learn please

So far at this age that comb is quite large and pink, by 12 weeks you will see more saddle feathers developing and the comb will be more red.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Can you let me know what the tells are so I can learn please

The slow feather growth, the thick legs, and the size and redness of the comb at this age are all indicators that your chick is a boy.