Australorp for rooster?

[GimmeCake]

I ordered a Australorp rooster, but I was wondering if these are known to be nice or mean. I want to know if anyone had one of these before and know if it's nice or not. Thanks!

 

[The Chook]

Australorps are amazing roosters. They are so kind and gentle.

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

Meh.. Some breeds are 'known' for being great Roos... Some known for being bad.. But don't judge per breed... Judge on the rooster. if getting a chick keep it in a roo friendly environment... Older hens... Older, good rooster (not needed, but older hens a must).. Then you WILL end up with, min, a hen friendly rooster... Human depends how you handle them.

 

[GimmeCake]

Meh.. Some breeds are 'known' for being great Roos... Some known for being bad.. But don't judge per breed... Judge on the rooster. if getting a chick keep it in a roo friendly environment... Older hens... Older, good rooster (not needed, but older hens a must).. Then you WILL end up with, min, a hen friendly rooster... Human depends how you handle them.

I'm getting 3 Australorps. How do I know which is a boy and which is a girl when their still a day or two old?

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

Can't... That's the nice part of having chickens... You feed them for 6 weeks up to 3 months then realize you have 90% roosters.. Lol!

 

[Cknldy]

Ain't that the truth! Kept 2 'girls' from 1st rir hatch of the year and had 3 boys left after sales. 2 'girls' have been SO friendly, they even jump up in my lap when I sit down anywhere and are submissive to the hens. Those 'girls' are now 5 mths old and you can't deny the sickle feathers in the tails! But they are so friendly...unlike their Daddy Mr. Peck, if the name is any indication.