9 week old Black Australorp Hen or roo??

[Chickenlady29]

I have a black Australorp I am trying to figure out if it is a hen or a roo. He/she has had a red comb and red wattles since about 5 weeks old. He/she also has really thick legs. I am thinking its a rooster but just wanted another opinion















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[Chickenlady29]

Here are a few better pics.

 

[EmeraldRuby]

I think that it is a rooster. Hens get their waddles later then rooster. Roosters get them earlier.

 

[NotableNancy]

It looks like a cockerel to me. Awfully big and red comb and wattles at that age. I've only had chickens a little over a year so just my opinion.
Can you keep if it's a boy?

 

[KeeperOfTheZoo]

I am no expert, as I have only just started keeping chickens, but I have 2 13-week-old black australorp pullets who don't have wattles like that, so I am guessing roo.

 

[Saerasx]

I'd say roo too. Those wattles are awfully big for that age.

 

[IrishAcreFarm]

Looks like a roo!!

 

[BantamLover21]

He's a rooster.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Looking like a rooster to me.