Australorp

[Poulepoule]

Hi, I'm new to raising chickens and I purchased some chicks almost two months ago. 1 was supposed to be a sexed female Australorp. All the photos I've seen of Australorps they are completely black. This was black when a week old but now it's looking quite brown. Any ideas what breed this could be and if it is indeed female?

 

[Ted_Harrell]

I was going to say, black sex link, maybe some one else can chime in...

 

[Acre4Me]

Definitely not an Australorp. BSL possibly, although I’ve never owned any BSL.

 

[Hidrainja4]

Not Australorp, Where did you by your chicks? Meyer hatchery has a chick identifier on line and free that might help.

 

[chrissynemetz]

If it's only two months old, I'm thinking it's likely a cockerel. That comb seems way too big and red for a pullet that age. And if it's a cockerel, it isn't a black sex link. Black sex link males are barred.

 

[Poulepoule]

Definitely not an Australorp. BSL possibly, although I’ve never owned any BSL.

Thanks for the reply, what's A BSL?

 

[Poulepoule]

Thanks for the reply, what's A BSL?

Ahh Black Sex Link, I got it thanks

 

[Poulepoule]

Not Australorp, Where did you by your chicks? Meyer hatchery has a chick identifier on line and free that might help.

I bought the chicks in Perth, Australia. I've emailed the hatchery to see what they rhin

 

[tuesdaylove]

I'm not sure about the breed, but if that bird is only two months old in the photo then it's a cockerel.

 

[Bound to Sea]

Hi, I'm new to raising chickens and I purchased some chicks almost two months ago. 1 was supposed to be a sexed female Australorp. All the photos I've seen of Australorps they are completely black. This was black when a week old but now it's looking quite brown. Any ideas what breed this could be and if it is indeed female?View attachment 2069100

Pretty!!