Hen or Rooster?!

[KateSaintPaul]

Hi all! I purchased 5 baby hens almost a month ago from our local urban farm store, and one (our favorite black australorp, Violet) is sprouting long tail feathers (see images). Any of you able to help me tell if she's actually a Rooster? If so, she'll need a new home, since rooster aren't allowed in our city, and we'll be so sad...we just adore her....(him?!) Help!

 

[chuckachucka]

Long tail feathers at this age do not indicate sex. Cockerels develop male pattern feathering later, at around three to four months old. Before that sexing is based on comb and wattle size and redness. The black chicken seems to be a pullet, but it is best to judge comb and wattles at around 6 weeks to be more sure.

 

[KateSaintPaul]

Long tail feathers at this age do not indicate sex. Cockerels develop male pattern feathering later, at around three to four months old. Before that sexing is based on comb and wattle size and redness. The black chicken seems to be a pullet, but it is best to judge comb and wattles at around 6 weeks to be more sure.

Thanks!!

 

[BlackHackle]

That there is a rooster. Disposition, stature, and feathering. Black Australorps have always been one of my favorites. I breed them and just imported another line from Ontario. Lots of experience with the breed.

 

[Sneebsey]

I would expect to see more comb and wattle development in a month old cockerel; she could still be a late bloomer, but I say pullet for now.

 

[sourland]

I wouldn't give up just yet. Nothing screams cockerel other than perhaps stance.

 

[Birds of a Feather]

I think it's too young to tell.

 

[MROO]

... fingers crossed that Violet is just a very confident young lady!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Closer profile pics possible?

 

[drumstick diva]

Black Austrolorp females also grow large comb & wattles. On the fence over this one - it's adorable but not sure is perky pullet or cockerel. Need 2-3 more weeks then new photos please