Black Australorp hen or rooster

[LisaBell]

Our girls are about 8 months but "Dorothy" has us raising our eyebrows! She looks like a rooster but doesn't act like one and she's a very sweet girl...what do you think?

 

[mlm Mike]

 

[junebuggena]

Our girls are about 8 months but "Dorothy" has us raising our eyebrows! She looks like a rooster but doesn't act like one and she's a very sweet girl...what do you think?

That's a hen. No male feathering at all.

 

[Scooter&Suzie]

I'm thinking Dorothy is probably a rooster. The big combs and wattles, along with the tail, seem roosterish. I'm a little rusty about telling chicken's genders, so I could be completely wrong though. Do you have a picture of Dorothy next to your other girls?

I once had the sweetest rooster, he'd follow me around the yard and perch on my arm until I took him off - If Dorothy is indeed a rooster, I hope they will continue to be super sweet!

Edit: Oops, it does seem that I am rather rusty - Ignore my post!

Edit: Or maybe not then xD Congrats on such a docile rooster! They are absolutely precious

 

[sophia31d8921]

I think Dorothy is a rooster because of the big comb and tail feathers.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Ideally your question would be best answered on the "what breed or gender is this?"
All the best
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

Dorothy is "screaming" Rooster to me. If so ,hope the sweet temperament prevails. There are some well mannered roosters - I just never met one.

 

[LisaBell]

Well thank you everyone for the input! "Dorothy" is indeed a HE! Just found his voice and has been crowing all morning

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[AustralorpsAU]

Just a question. Do all your Australorps have light eyes? Mine have very dark eyes!! Thanks