Do I have any roosters?

[hgarrett]

I have seven 24 week old black australorps. I ordered all female as 3 day old chicks. One has just started laying. It seems to be fertilized. Can you guys tell if I have any roosters? There is one group shot and various other singles.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

All are female.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

The bullseye isn’t always reliable, there are many cases of all female flocks laying what appear to be fertilized eggs.

@TheOddOneOut gets these regularly.

 

[hgarrett]

The bullseye isn’t always reliable, there are many cases of all female flocks laying what appear to be fertilized eggs.

@TheOddOneOut gets these regularly.

This makes me feel so much better! I’ve been so confused, and making myself crazy trying to spot a chicken that looks even a little like a rooster. thank you!

 

[Sussex19]

All pullets!

 

[3KillerBs]

I only see pullets.

My Avatar is a Blue Australorp rooster.

The photo below is one of his black sons at about the same age as your ladies:

 

[hgarrett]

I only see pullets.

My Avatar is a Blue Australorp rooster.

The photo below is one of his black sons at about the same age as your ladies:

View attachment 3343534I thought if I had any roosters, they’d be flaunting their tail feathers! All the pictures I’ve seen were definite Roos, but I couldn’t find any ages. Thank you so much!

 

[Tonyroo]

There is one sure trait that roosters possess, there wattles are 3 times larger than a hen.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Pretty girls!

 

[hgarrett]

Pretty girls!

Thank you! We think so too!