I think I have a roo? Can you advise?

[CJ20]

Hi! I’m new to this forum but wow have already learned so much. This is a pic of my 9 week old Astralorp. In addition to the comb and waddle development, we have been hearing some crowing early in morning. I thought it was too early for that but my husband is convinced. Can I get your expert opinions? She/he is the sweetest little guy, so hoping not a Roo as we can’t keep due to city guidelines. Thanks so much!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Definitely a cockeral.

 

[tizabel_]

Yup, you’ve got a young Roo

 

[Egg Snatcher]

Handsome roo.

 

[Annalyse]

yup definitely

 

[CJ20]

Thank you all so much! We were able to return him to the farm where we got him and came home with two new Rhode island whites. Now I get to figure out how to safely combine 3x 2 yr old hens with 4x10 week old pullets with 2x 6 week old babes. Going to start with the youngers first thank you again for your help!