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Aug 17, 2014
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First time chicken owner. Raised them from chicks and they are now 4 months old. They live in an enclosed, covered run 14x28 here in south/central Texas. 2 black Australorps, 3 Americauna/Easter Eggers, 1 Buff Orpington, and 1 surprise from the hatchery.

I like to garden, can, quilt, and read, but not in any particular order.

I'm wondering if one of my Australorp chickens is really a roo as it's comb and wattle are much larger than the others. Would live to hear your thought.

I look forward to learning all I can on this forum! Thanks. SJ
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Welcome to BYC!
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We're glad to have you. in my opinion, your Black Australorp looks like a female. I'm not seeing any pointy hackle (neck) feathers despite the large comb and wattles.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC!
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If this Australorp is only 4 months old, yes, you have a cockerel on your hands. I keep Aussies and I can tell you that pullets are not that developed at 4 months of age. Has he crowed yet? I am pretty positive that is a male.
 
They can start crowing at any age, but because he is not crowing yet, doesn't mean he is a she. I have never had an Aussie pullet at 4 months with such large comb and wattles. Does the bird have pointy hackle and saddle feathers?
 
Will have to check that. When do those type feathers show up? Should they be there now?
 
They should be a bit pointy right now. Look along the base of the neck where it meets the shoulders and where the feathers droop around the tail. If they are really rounded, then it is possible she is a she. But if they are pointy at all, he is probably a he. Compare this one with a known pullet. Are you sure this bird is only 4 month age?
 

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