Please tell me pullets or roo? Black Australorp & Barred Rock 5 wks

[chickachicka]

I am really upset. I posted a pic of my Black Australorp a few days ago. Everyone who replied told me it was indeed a roo. Well, today I noticed my barred plymouth rocks comb looks way bigger! So please tell me what you think. I only got 4 chicks!
They will be 5 weeks on Monday.

the BA is on the right in the first pic.

barred rock is on the right....BA on the left
thanks!

Last edited by chickachicka (Today 10:16 pm)
Wife to the most awesome,patient, hard working guy ever! Homeschooling mama to 4 wonderful kiddos,ages 2-11 with 1 more on the way!! Looking to lead a more self sufficient life & have completely fallen in love with CHICKENS! & we share our home with Rocket our Boston terrier, & 3 fish. Lola~Buff O, Stripes~Barred Plymouth Rock, Clucka Bella~Black Australorp, & Little Leia~Black Star

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[ArizonaDesertChicks]

Don't worry, your BR looks like a girl (dark color, dark wash down legs, comb). Even though her comb has grown, it is still yellow. Her comb will start turing pink at around 6-7 weeks of age. On the other hand, your BA's comb has already turned pink at only 4 weeks - sign of a roo.

 

[cw]

i agree 100 %, i was lookin at the legs on the barred rock as well

 

[chickachicka]

thanks alot. here are some more pics....i keep hoping my BA is a she