Rooster or hen??

[Aspiringfarmwomen]

I am a first time chicken owner, and I am so happy I started! I bought black Australorp at 1 week old and the lady did her best to sex them. I am starting to think that at least 2 may be roosters but the hens have waddles and combs too! Best guesses anyone??

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! Let me see if I can find some people to help you.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I'm on the fence. How old? We really need the age to tell.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I honestly can't say without knowing the age

 

[cluckmecoop7]

How old? I'm not sure.

 

[aart]

I'll guess a 6 week old male.

 

[Aspiringfarmwomen]

I'm on the fence. How old? We really need the age to tell.

Ah sorry I forgot to add that, dummy me! 8 weeks old

 

[Aspiringfarmwomen]

I honestly can't say without knowing the age

8 weeks old

 

[EggSighted4Life]

8 weeks old

Hi there, welcome to BYC!

Yes, both of the black chicks pictured are indeed cockerels.

All chickens have wattles and combs.. it's the size and color for the age that is telling.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I'm seeing a cockerel. (Young rooster.)