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[TwoCrows]

I took a close look at your pic here and I am not seeing a lot of pointy feathers. Could this bird be older than 4 months of age? Really looks like a pullet to me, but wow, I have never seen such maturity like this at 4 months. If this is a pullet, she should be laying eggs!

 

[fxchsfrms]

Here is another pic. No eggs yet from any of them.

 

[fxchsfrms]

And another view.

 

[fxchsfrms]

And last pic.

 

[TwoCrows]

Looks like a pullet to me. Even the legs, from what I can tell are not thick like tree trunks. Take a look at the legs and compare them to the other chickens legs. If they are pretty much the same thickness, then this bird probably is a pullet. If they are really thick and meaty, this will clinch it that this bird is a cockerel. I had a hen mature up pretty quick compared to her siblings, but wow, no comb this big at 4 months! I guess anything is possible. Aussies don't start laying until about 6 months of age. This one maybe an early layer. She looks like she is ready to lay anytime!!

 

[fxchsfrms]

Hoping for an egg soon then.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our flock. If your Australorp in the front is only 4 months old, it's definitely a cockerel. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm no good at guessing sex but, that bird is just eye catching - whatever the gender.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

Feel free to ask lots of questions! We're all here to help.