Roosters or hens and age?

[Frisky520]

Hi. I was hoping someone could help me out. This is my first time having chickens and I have a couple of silly questions. I believe the australorps are roosters and the plymouth rocks are hens, am I right? Also, could anyone estimate their age for me? The people we got them from didn't know. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm sorry, they all look like roosters to me.

I would estimate age around 15 weeks?

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

You can try posting their photos on this forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

I really hope you don't have all roosters!

Good luck to you, nice to have you here.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Frisky520]

Thank you.

 

[drumstick diva]

I don't think they all look like roosters some have small, pale combs(females???) you can also post photos at "what breed or gender is this."

 

[Chook Kingdom]

They all look like roosters. The Barred Plymouth Rocks are 100% roosters!

 

[Chook Kingdom]

I could take pictures of my 16 week old Australorps to show you the difference. As for the Barred Rocks, my roosters have pale crowns, and your barring is fuller than a pullets should be. Barred Rocks are Sex Linked chickens, roosters and hens are very easy to tell apart.

Here's an article on the breed and its rooster and hen differing.

www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-barred-rock-article-please-expand