Black Australorp 8 Weeks - Hen or Roo?

[OC Chick]

Hi! First time poster & new chicken owner. I purchased 5 day old sexed chicks (2 Easter Eggers, 1 Welsummer, & 2 Black Australorps) from Wagon Train Feed Store in Orange, CA. I'm pretty sure 4 of my 5 are female, but I'm concerned about the gender of my Australorp, Lavender, who is now 8 weeks old. Her body style is very different from my other Australorp, her tail feathers have a curl to them & she's been making a loud bawk/honk sound (not exactly a crowing noise, but different from the other gals). I would love some input if you think she is a "she" or a "he". Thanks!

 

[QueenMisha]

That is a pullet.

 

[OC Chick]

Fantastic! Thank you so much!!!!! I wasn't looking forward to having to get rid of her if she was a "he".

 

[mustangrooster]

Agreed. You have yourself a pretty little Pullet Oh, and Welcome to BYC! Glad to have you!

 

[drumstick diva]

cute pullet

 

[Phaedre]

hen. super cute!!

 

[SewCluck]

Could you tell me how much chicks are at Wagon Train?

 

[OC Chick]

Hi! I believe they were $5.95 or $4.95 each. They were sexed accurately (all females), all strong and healthy. They are 24 weeks old now and I'm waiting on my first eggs to come any day (the girls are squatting). Wagon Train was great when I called and was looking for specific breeds. They ordered them and held them for me at the store, and allowed me to switch some out when I got there.

 

[SewCluck]

Hi! I believe they were $5.95 or $4.95 each. They were sexed accurately (all females), all strong and healthy. They are 24 weeks old now and I'm waiting on my first eggs to come any day (the girls are squatting). Wagon Train was great when I called and was looking for specific breeds. They ordered them and held them for me at the store, and allowed me to switch some out when I got there. 

Thank you for the very informative reply. I will call them tomorrow and order some chicks.

 

[pineapple416]

Pullet, very cute and lots of great pictures!