please help with the gender of these chicks

[Michael OShay]

This was the best shot I could get hope it helps

That's a much better photo, and given the size and redness of the comb and wattles (which are much clearer in this photo), it is a cockerel. It's not a pure Australorp either as it has brown feathers in its neck and wings.

 

[Wishapup]

This was the best shot I could get hope it helps

I see light leg feathering. Indeed a cockerel, probably a Black Copper Marans.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

This was the best shot I could get hope it helps

I see light leg feathering. Indeed a cockerel, probably a Black Copper Marans.

I agree