Australorp Sexing

[1stTimeChicken]

Our 11 Australorps are just about 3 months old now. I bought all females, but it only gave a 90% guarantee. I'm wondering how can I tell which one(s), if any at all, are rooster(s). The all look pretty much the same. Some of them have lost there little baby-peeping and are sort of clucking.

 

[featheredplanets]

At 12 weeks cockerel’s combs should be quite red by now. Pullets will still have small yellowy/pink combs. Other than that, I’m not sure of any breed specific sex traits Australorps might have. If you get stuck, just post some pics and everyone will help.

 

[Hobbits Mommie]

Female. Rounded saddle feathers and tail.

 

[Hobbits Mommie]

Not the greatest picture because he was mean as heck, but the males have very red waddle & comb. Tail has more plumage and the saddle feathers are more prominent.

 

[Hobbits Mommie]

Don't let her bright red waddle & comb fool you, take a close look at her saddle feathers and tail, definitely a pullet.