Final check to make sure this is a rooster

[Tiana's chickens]

Hmmm could be a hen, could be a slow developing cockerel, australorps like to keep everyone guessing
Could you please get better photos of the back feathers and feathers on the sides of the wings?

 

[melearningasigo]

Just uh oh that not everyone is agreeing!

Lol I am feeling very impatient about it!

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Can you ask her to wait a couple of weeks once you are sure that it is a girl/boy?

Lol I am feeling very impatient about it!

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

When I first sw the photo I would say cockerel. The longer, iridescent tail feathers were really the main factor for me. Also, my school has chickens, one of which is an australorp. The chicken at our school is a hen, and the comb is much smaller and less red. For now I would say cockerel, but surprises can happen!

 

[melearningasigo]

I will just wait and see if it crows or if it lays eggs. Bahahaha. I will try to remember to update.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

100% Cockerel!

There is no chance this is a pullet, sorry.
Pullets don't get red combs and wattles until laying age, which is 18-20 weeks. This bird is a bit too lung to get male specific feathering, but in about a week or so, he will start developing that as well.

 

[melearningasigo]

100% Cockerel!

There is no chance this is a pullet, sorry.
Pullets don't get red combs and wattles until laying age, which is 18-20 weeks. This bird is a bit too lung to get male specific feathering, but in about a week or so, he will start developing that as well.

I fear you may right but I still may wait until he crows lol

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

I fear you may right but I still may wait until he crows lol

Or wait for male feathering. When he gets that, there is no turning back.

 

[chickenE]

Guessing boy

 

[keesmom]

Or wait for male feathering. When he gets that, there is no turning back.

I can see a few saddle feathers poking through near the base of the tail.