Black Australorop-- is this a rooster?

[Sunshine0235]

Im 100% it a roo. Its got a large comb for 12 weeks and the pointy male feathers.

 

[cowhlb]

Im 100% it a roo. Its got a large comb for 12 weeks and the pointy male feathers.

Im 100% sure its not

 

[keesmom]

I have 5 Black Australorps. One is definitely a cockerel but my 7 year old twins insist this one is, too. I'm not so sure. This second bird isn't crowing (while Buck, the rooster, sings all day long) and doesn't have the comb development the other one does.




This is our rooster, Buck. You can just see The Chicken In Question looking at me in the front.


Whatever sex these birds are,Black Australorps are beautiful birds. I think I'm going to enjoy having them around.

I know it's a pain, but can you get individual pictures of all 5? Did you get them straight run?

 

[Michael OShay]

How old are they? Knowing their ages will help us sex them. You will enjoy having these Australorps. I have raised Black Australorps for many years (along with dozens of other breeds) and they are my favorite standard breed as they are very hardy, calm and gentle, and excellent layers of large, brown eggs.

The previous 7 threads were why I asked the Australorp's age. ) In answer to your question about mommies, Owlland Bear, yes Australorps do make good mommies. I have had several of them raise broods.

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

The previous 7 threads were why I asked the Australorp's age. ) In answer to your question about mommies, Owlland Bear, yes Australorps do make good mommies. I have had several of them raise broods.

I love that even hatchery stock roos are good natured too. We've had several and all have been sweet boys!

 

[OwlandBear]

I'll get some pictures of the "kids" individually and post them this weekend.

They are all the same age, got them at three days old.

I'm really hoping I have just the one rooster. I've got a young Buff Orpington rooster and don't know where I'm going to house all this male-ness.

 

[donrae]

At only 12 weeks, that's a rooster, sorry. Hens just don't have that much comb and wattles at this age. Plus, look at this bird and a pullet. He's kinda gawky, leggy looking while they're more feminine and polished looking, even at this young age. He's getting some saddle feathers starting from the looks of things.

Just like other animals, birds develop at different ages. Walk down the hall of any middle school and see the difference in human male's development. Some are still kid looking, some have much more masculine bodies, even at the same age. That's what you've got going on here. Sounds like you'll need to start making plans to get rid of a rooster or two.....

 

[Basskids08]

Im 100% it a roo. Its got a large comb for 12 weeks and the pointy male feathers.

X 1 million, boy

 

[keesmom]

I'll get some pictures of the "kids" individually and post them this weekend.

They are all the same age, got them at three days old.

I'm really hoping I have just the one rooster. I've got a young Buff Orpington rooster and don't know where I'm going to house all this male-ness.

I am wondering if you have 3 cockerels in this bunch, which is why individual pictures will help.

On the right you have your known cockerel, center facing camera is your questionable one. Behind him you have another I also think could be male.

 

[Michael OShay]

At only 12 weeks, that's a rooster, sorry. Hens just don't have that much comb and wattles at this age. Plus, look at this bird and a pullet. He's kinda gawky, leggy looking while they're more feminine and polished looking, even at this young age. He's getting some saddle feathers starting from the looks of things.

Just like other animals, birds develop at different ages. Walk down the hall of any middle school and see the difference in human male's development. Some are still kid looking, some have much more masculine bodies, even at the same age. That's what you've got going on here. Sounds like you'll need to start making plans to get rid of a rooster or two.....

I was leaning a little toward roo when I asked about the age of the one in question, but if donrae says it's a boy, I wouldn't be afraid to bet it's a boy. No one is inerrant and infallible, but when it comes to evaluating a young chicken's gender, donrae's accuracy percentage is probably as good or better than any other BYC member.