Is this a Australorp? And gender if possible

[3KillerBs]

cockerels should have red wattles by 5 weeks.

Marans are often considered a slower-maturing breed -- though there are undoubtedly variations between hatchery and breeder birds and from one hatchery and/or breeder to another.

 

[NanaK]

I can't wait that long!

I think around 12 weeks if it is male you'll start to see evidence of saddle feathers.

 

[chickengr]

Marans are often considered a slower-maturing breed -- though there are undoubtedly variations between hatchery and breeder birds and from one hatchery and/or breeder to another.

they definitely are slow maturing breed but they show their combs starting at 10 days old. some take 2-3 weeks. as for wattles even late bloomers show them early. the problem is that at 6 weeks even girls might have some wattles and that becomes tricky.

 

[McChooky]

I can't wait that long!

Reminds me of the Dominique chicks I ordered a yr ago( different shades ,different feather pattern,different sizes and different combs) 4 were barred rocks and one a cockerel

 

[Sussex19]

Here are some updated pics. 'she' is now 8 weeks and 4 days old.
Any more thoughts? I'm inclined to pullet, but it has got more wattle development then the other pullets.
I feel it could still go either way.
No copper showing anywhere yet!

 

[Yard Farmer]

I got 12 shipped eggs, 8 were meant to be Marans, and 4 were meant to be Australorps. There were 12 dark brown eggs, and 4 cream eggs. None of the cream eggs hatched so I thought all 7 chicks I ended up with were Marans.
However, one of the chicks looks like an Australorp?View attachment 3353329View attachment 3353330I'm rather puzzled how it came from a dark egg.... and half wondered if it could be a cross?
Also, any idea on sex? I'm thinking most likely cockerel.

I think you're right on gender, but not sure on breed or cross.
Are your marans the french variety?

 

[Yard Farmer]

I think you're right on gender, but not sure on breed or cross.
Are your marans the french variety?

Oops, sorry. I should've read through the thread more..

 

[Sussex19]

Oops, sorry. I should've read through the thread more..

No problem at all!
And I'm still not quite sure, so you thoughts are very welcome.
I think they are French, as they all seem to have feathered legs.

 

[Yard Farmer]

No problem at all!
And I'm still not quite sure, so you thoughts are very welcome.
I think they are French, as they all seem to have feathered legs.

Interesting. I think I'd have to say Australorp, or a cross.
Heck, maybe even a nonfeathered legged marans.

 

[Sussex19]

Interesting. I think I'd have to say Australorp, or a cross.
Heck, maybe even a nonfeathered legged marans.

It has got feathered leg though, not tons of them, but they are definitely there.
You can see them a bit better in this pic.