Hen or Roo?

Capto Veritas

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Hey guys, this is my second hen or roo question. Last time (1 week ago) everybody said that she was a hen. She is a 2 1/2 months old Black Australorp. So far, she has no saddle or hackle feathers, and I think she is starting to get a little broody (even though very young) but I just want to make sure.
Here are 3 pictures of her:
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I mean how can I know for sure on my own? I know to check for hackle/saddle feathers, and comb and waddle size, but is there anything else to check for?
Nope.
Comb and wattle size and color at about 6 weeks.
Crowing can start this early too.
Then gender specific hackle and saddles feathers at about 14 weeks.
Then real clincher is when they lay eggs by 6 months :D
 

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