Black Australorp: Roo or Pullet

[bwally1225]

This one has way more waddle and comb than my others...but it’s my only Australorp. No leg spur that I can see. 10(ish) weeks

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Rooster

 

[Birds of a Feather]

Looks like a cockerel/rooster.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

I would say cockerel.... This was last year when my ladies were 11 weeks old.
Not the best photo, but it might help for comparison. These ladies are now over a year old.

 

[bwally1225]

Okay, so, we had not planned on getting any roosters...but we’re pretty attached to him. What do we need to know? How will this change things? Any helpful resources you recommend?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It will all depend on if he turns aggressive, which happens often with friendly roosters, and how he treats the hens. Some aren't very nice. Wait and see how he does. At his age I wouldn't be encouraging any forward movements or behaviors. Make him move off and stay out of your personal space.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

Handsome little cockerel! This article was really helpful to me: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/beekisseds-rooster-speak.73664/

 

[MotherOfChickens]

It will all depend on if he turns aggressive, which happens often with friendly roosters, and how he treats the hens. Some aren't very nice. Wait and see how he does. At his age I wouldn't be encouraging any forward movements or behaviors. Make him move off and stay out of your personal space.

I second that!