new chicken owner

[cmages]

hi. I have 2 black australorps. I believ them to be about 6 weeks old, if what the feed store told me is correct. I got them at 2 weeks and have had them about a month. I'm sure this has been asked over and over, but can someone tell me if I have a rooster? They are supposed to be the same age, but certainly look different
Thank you!

 

[emmaellis111]

The one on the left is a cockrel and the one on the right is a hen. X

 

[cmages]

Oh no! That's what I was afraid of! We aren't allowed to have roosters here! We are very attached to our chickens. That sucks.

 

[emmaellis111]

No way ...that sucks! Is there no way you could get round it?

 

[cmages]

I guess we'll just keep it and hope it doesn't crow. If it does will have to find a new home for him

 

[emmaellis111]

I hope he doesnt crow. Its a shame as they are beautiful x

 

[mec924]

Don't know if you're up for it, but I'm pretty sure the Australorp is a dual purpose bird.

 

[cmages]

Not gonna eat it if that's what you mean!

 

[emmaellis111]

Hes to cute to eat

 

[mec924]

That is what I was implying.