Australorp 5 weeks male or female?

[KFdough]

Does this angle make it look smaller ?

 

[whitewolf1871341]

For reference, here's Wanda the Australorp at 5 weeks (outside photo) and 10 weeks (coop photo).

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Definitely a hen I would say mine bother had a bigger waddle and crown at that age anyway

 

[KFdough]

Definitely a hen I would say mine bother had a bigger waddle and crown at that age anyway

thank you! yea 2 weeks later, it looks more and more like a hen. the comb doesnt get bigger, and it doesnt turn red.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

One of mine had a bigger comb than it's sister and it still turned out to be a hen. I was worried for a bit. The different angle looks like a pullet to me.

 

[KFdough]

One of mine had a bigger comb than it's sister and it still turned out to be a hen. I was worried for a bit. The different angle looks like a pullet to me.

Thank you! I contacted the breeder and she showed me that all her ba pullets have about this big Comb and they all are in orange , white pinkish color under different lighting. She told me the cockerels show bright red comb and wattles already at this age.

 

[TheFrogLady]

Thank you! I contacted the breeder and she showed me that all her ba pullets have about this big Comb and they all are in orange , white pinkish color under different lighting. She told me the cockerels show bright red comb and wattles already at this age.

I agree that it might be a pullet. I had an accidental Australorp roo last year. I just went and double checked my pictures. His comb was VERY red by 6 weeks. He had the start of his wattles at 6 weeks, too. I'd say if it isn't bright red by next week you're probably safe.

 

[KFdough]

I agree that it might be a pullet. I had an accidental Australorp roo last year. I just went and double checked my pictures. His comb was VERY red by 6 weeks. He had the start of his wattles at 6 weeks, too. I'd say if it isn't bright red by next week you're probably safe.

thanks. it is 6 weeks + now, and no red comb or wattle.
such a relief!

 

[Birdielee]

Do you have a picture of its feet?

I have 5 austalorps I’m interested in sexing. What us the deal with the feet?
Mine are 3 1/2 weeks

 

[Mamatomany123]

Does this angle make it look smaller ?

It doesn't matter if the angle makes it look smaller. It's not small. He's a cockerel.

 

[Crylbish]

I have 3 (5-6 week) BA chicks- this one has the most developed comb and wattles - they look pinker in person than the picture shows- I suspect it is a cockerel, but only time will tell. We bought nine chicks total to start our flock tending adventure and will be fine as long as only one is a cockerel