Australorp Roo?

[mrspower]

Hi there! My chickens are 7 weeks old, and my flock is already down by one, thanks to a she that turned out to be a he a couple weeks ago. Now I think we might have another.

What are the chances this is really a she, do you think? My birds were purchased as sexed pullets.

 

[Chickens R Us]

Looks rooish to me.

 

[mrspower]

I am a total neophyte and I feel fairly certain it's a roo, too. The general behavior of running around investigating stuff, being extra jumpy (but friendly)... Plus this is its 'sister', hatched the same day.

 

[BorneHomestead]

with a comb that noticeable and as dark as it is, definitely roo.

 

[Kelsie2290]

At seven weeks with that much comb and wattle I'd vote roo right now.

 

[donrae]

Chances are really, really good that's a rooster.

 

[mrspower]

Thank you all. Sigh. I will keep it for now and hope hope hope in another couple weeks he looks more like a she, otherwise he'll find a new home. It's a nice bird! My other roo was a total jerk. I'd keep this one, except for the whole living-in-the-suburbs thing. :/