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[Longshot64]

I'm new to all of this. I have 5 Black Austratorps they are about 6 months old one layed her first egg two days ago haven't found one since. does anyone know how to tell a rooster from a hen in this breed?? their feathers are rounded the crown on one is larger then the rest any help would be appreciated

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hey Welcome to the greatest Chickens sight there is

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Welcome! By six months of age if you had a cockerel (rooster under one year old) he’d already be crowing and fully feathered out. If you’re still not sure, you can post pictures on the forum topic for “what breed or gender is this”. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/what-breed-or-gender-is-this.15/

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at the pulse beat of the poultry community, BACKYARD CHICKENS

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[N F C]

Hello, thanks for joining us...here's hoping all your BA's are girls!

 

[BantyChooks]

Welcome to BYC! Posting pictures and having more experienced members ID them is probably the fastest way to get an answer to your gender questions. As with most birds, Australorps will have larger, pinker combs and pointed saddle and hackle feathers if they're male (and mature enough.)

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Crowing and pointed hackle and saddle feathers would indicate that you have a cockerel.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!