Does yellow tips on a black Austalorp indicate something?

[Lobzi]

I have been told that Chickie is a black Australorp frizzle. Her feathers on her back and neck have developed with yellow edges and tips. Does this indicate anything more about her breed? I found her so I have no definite idea of what she is.

 

[mikarod]

How old is this bird??? I'm sorry, but I keep seeing cockerel characteristics when I look at it. Then again, I'm not very familiar with exactly how the frizzle gene interacts with the male sickles and hackles.

 

[Lobzi]

she was about 4 months in this pic. She is 5 now and I can find a more current pic.

 

[Lobzi]

Ok here is one I took about two weeks ago...

Is this more telling?

 

[mikarod]

Oh yeah. DEFINITELY a cockerel!

And from the looks of it is not a complete Australorp. The comb doesn't seem to be a single comb.

I can't tell if there is any feathering on his feet (even the slightest) but I will say he looks an AWFUL lot like the Light Brahma (cock) X Black Australorp (Hen) cross we did for meat and eggs.

 

[dancingbear]

Oh yeah, that's a boy. Look at the droopy sickle shaped feathers by the rump. Not a pullet.

 

[Linda91722]

I just bought one , she is 2 weeks now and so adorable. I was wondering how are they at egg laying? The chicken farm I got her from said they lay as much as my RR and that they would get along great with my RR.

 

[mikarod]

Well, the world record for laying eggs is supposedly held by an Australorp...

 

[Lobzi]

thanks all, I was hoping she was a girl.

 

[Lobzi]

Quote:Single comb and no feathering. I dont know cockerel? WHat is that?