Is this even a Black Australorp?

[HuffleClaw]

I got this chick from TSC, it is about 5 days old. I see white and black feathering... is it even an australorp?

Same chick in all pics:
It’s name is Dumpling btw:

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Pink feet, looks Australorp with a bit more white than normal for a chick which I have seen more lately in chicks. Time will tell for sure.

 

[MendiWG]

Pink feet, looks Australorp with a bit more white than normal for a chick which I have seen more lately in chicks. Time will tell for sure.

Hi! I’m new to the website! I was wondering if you could tell me if my Australorp is a rooster or hen? He/she has recently developed an attitude and has been biting the hens on the back of the neck. I thought I heard him try to crow, but haven’t yet. He’s about 16 weeks. His/her name is Beaker. Thank you!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hi! I’m new to the website! I was wondering if you could tell me if my Australorp is a rooster or hen? He/she has recently developed an attitude and has been biting the hens on the back of the neck. I thought I heard him try to crow, but haven’t yet. He’s about 16 weeks. His/her name is Beaker. Thank you!

It looks like a rooster to me. Black doesn't always photograph well but I believe I see it has saddle and hackle feathers developing which means rooster.

Welcome to BYC.

 

[MendiWG]

It looks like a rooster to me. Black doesn't always photograph well but I believe I see it has saddle and hackle feathers developing which means rooster.

Welcome to BYC.

Thank you!!!
I have another rooster too, Benny, and he’s already crowing. Do you think having 2 roosters will be a problem? I ordered all hens .

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Thank you!!!
I have another rooster too, Benny, and he’s already crowing. Do you think having 2 roosters will be a problem? I ordered all hens .

It all depends on your set up and flock dynamics. Some get along and some fight. If your set up is smaller I wouldn't keep 2 roosters. You could start a new post about your Australorp in the what breed and gender forum to get a few more opinions on it.

 

[MendiWG]

It all depends on your set up and flock dynamics. Some get along and some fight. If your set up is smaller I wouldn't keep 2 roosters. You could start a new post about your Australorp in the what breed and gender forum to get a few more opinions on it.

Thank you!!

 

[SurferchickinSB]

Hi! I’m new to the website! I was wondering if you could tell me if my Australorp is a rooster or hen? He/she has recently developed an attitude and has been biting the hens on the back of the neck. I thought I heard him try to crow, but haven’t yet. He’s about 16 weeks. His/her name is Beaker. Thank you!

Hi! I’m new to the website! I was wondering if you could tell me if my Australorp is a rooster or hen? He/she has recently developed an attitude and has been biting the hens on the back of the neck. I thought I heard him try to crow, but haven’t yet. He’s about 16 weeks. His/her name is Beaker. Thank you!

Rooster

 

[aglandaetap]

Hi! I’m new to the website! I was wondering if you could tell me if my Australorp is a rooster or hen? He/she has recently developed an attitude and has been biting the hens on the back of the neck. I thought I heard him try to crow, but haven’t yet. He’s about 16 weeks. His/her name is Beaker. Thank you!

Rooster

 

[Alexandra33]

I got this chick from TSC, it is about 5 days old. I see white and black feathering... is it even an australorp?

Same chick in all pics:
It’s name is Dumpling btw:

Seems in line with an Australorp to me. Very cute.

Hi! I’m new to the website! I was wondering if you could tell me if my Australorp is a rooster or hen? He/she has recently developed an attitude and has been biting the hens on the back of the neck. I thought I heard him try to crow, but haven’t yet. He’s about 16 weeks. His/her name is Beaker. Thank you!

Handsome cockerel.

~Alex