Is my Australorp a roo?

chick-chica

In the Brooder
5 Years
Sep 23, 2014
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This is my 14week old Australorp. Is it a roo? I thought hen, but this morning at the crack of dawn it was wailing. You can't really call it a crow. No spurs. Its feet are super thick compared to my other chickies. Bossy as australorps tend to be, but super sweet. How can I tell, other than the wail developing into a full crow?

Help!

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Yes, that is a rooster. Signs of a rooster include early development and reddening of the comb and wattles, very thick legs, and the development of pointy, shiny hackle and saddle feathers. They also get larger tails that may curl over at the end, like his does. Crowing comes later, and some roosters don't crow until after six months old, although they can start early, and it sounds like your boy is practicing his.
 
Thank you, all! I am a new chicken keeper as I am sure you can tell. This forum is such a great resource!
 

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