Australorp Hen or Roo?

[jen5680]

Hen or Roo?
What are some of the things to tell them apart in this breed?
I have the big one in this picture but i also have some babies and I would love to no what to look for in trying to sex them.
thanks so much.

 

[fshinggrl]

A *guess* from me would be roo. How old?

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Cockerel.

 

[Luvin Life]

Looks like a roo to me.

 

[jen5680]

I think around 4 1/2 months old

 

[Indiana hens]

Notice in the picture the stance of the legs? Pullets legs are ususally centered when growing. Males legs are positioned further back.

males hold their head higher as a rule

 

[jen5680]

hmmmmm I will have to try and look at those little legs
and see if i can tell.
thanks!

 

[ArizonaDesertChicks]

At 4 1/2 months old, it would be almost laying age if it's a pullet and that size comb is not too large for a 4 1/2 mo. old pullet.

If it's a cockerel, it should have pointed sickle & hackle feathers by now - I don't see any in this picture - can you see them?

I'm not positive, but it looks like a pullet to me.

 

[jen5680]

Well i don't no how pointy pointy is if ya no what i
mean???? I look and i am like ok is that pointy
or round pointy? Sooo confusing!!!

 

[Hazelnut]

Australorp hens can have big combs and wattles. If it were a rooster, at 4 1/2 months, wouldn't the comb and wattles be much bigger and saddle feathers showing? I'm not experienced enough to really know, but I am guessing hen.