Is my 7 wk Australorp a roo?

[Gooseface]

They're a late laying breed though aren't they?

Handsome young man. Ahh now I want Australorps.

I wish I could keep him. But until I get out the ‘burbs, no roosters for me. I’m close to convincing my wife country living is better than the suburbs.

 

[Mamatomany123]

They're a late laying breed though aren't they?

Handsome young man. Ahh now I want Australorps.

I dont think they're that late. Mine are 16 weeks and I think are getting ready to lay. Theyve been pushing around the bedding in the nesting boxes and making some egg song noises.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

They're a late laying breed though aren't they?

Handsome young man. Ahh now I want Australorps.

I was just thinking the same thing...

 

[Matejka]

Hi! New member and new chicken owner. My 2 Australorps will be 7 weeks tomorrow. We purchased them both from a local farm. Lucy (or Lou) has the beginnings of a red comb and a red waddle. I read that cockerels grow theirs early. For comparison, our other Australorp Lily, who is the same age, has a yellow comb and no waddle yet. Also, their tails are looking different. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you!

I have a black Australorp pullet and cockerel born Feb 25th, this is my cockerel on June 20th, second pic is on April 24th. He was supposed to be a pullet

 

[Henwoman]

Just went thru this myself...my thinking is photo 1 left is hen right is roo. My two Swedish flower hens..ha. Swedish flower roosters 7 weeks old

 

[Mamatomany123]

Just went thru this myself...my thinking is photo 1 left is hen right is roo. My two Swedish flower hens..ha. Swedish flower roosters 7 weeks old

Those are both definitely cockerels

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Agreed lol

 

[Matejka]

Hi! New member and new chicken owner. My 2 Australorps will be 7 weeks tomorrow. We purchased them both from a local farm. Lucy (or Lou) has the beginnings of a red comb and a red waddle. I read that cockerels grow theirs early. For comparison, our other Australorp Lily, who is the same age, has a yellow comb and no waddle yet. Also, their tails are looking different. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you!
[/I believe you have 2 girls

 

[The Happster]

Google says Australorps lay at 6 months.
Google isn't always correct, and that's just an average, but I'd always thought they had a similar laying time to Orpingtons.
Surely they still shouldn't have red combs by that age?
I have to admit I do love the look of the roosters.

 

[JulieCB]

Hi! New member and new chicken owner. My 2 Australorps will be 7 weeks tomorrow. We purchased them both from a local farm. Lucy (or Lou) has the beginnings of a red comb and a red waddle. I read that cockerels grow theirs early. For comparison, our other Australorp Lily, who is the same age, has a yellow comb and no waddle yet. Also, their tails are looking different. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you!

Any further development on this topic? Do you have a better idea of whether your Australorp is a roo or hen? We're in the same boat here at almost 7 weeks. Many thanks.