Sex of Black Autralorp

[curlygal]

I think I have a rooster but would like a few educated opinions before I find him a new home. Can someone please help? He or she is three months old. Thank you!

 

[Cel45]

Looks like a Black Sex linked pullet, judging from the red feathers in the neck and breast area.

 

[curlygal]

Looks like a Black Sex linked pullet, judging from the red feathers in the neck and breast area.

From photos I've looked at of a black sex link, they don't have a large comb or wattles. That's why I'm confused, I think. What is your opinion?

 

[rebrascora]

My initial thought was black sex link pullet but it just looks masculine and on that last photo you can see red patches coming in on it's wings which is a male characteristic, so I'm pretty sure it's a roo, especially with so much bright red headdress at only 12 weeks. It can't be a black sex link roo though because they are barred.

I would doubt it's an Australorp either with so much red colouration on it. Where did you get it?..

 

[curlygal]

My initial thought was black sex link pullet but it just looks masculine and on that last photo you can see red patches coming in on it's wings which is a male characteristic, so I'm pretty sure it's a roo, especially with so much bright red headdress at only 12 weeks. It can't be a black sex link roo though because they are barred.

I would doubt it's an Australorp either with so much red colouration on it. Where did you get it?.. 

I got three chicks from a breeder in Norco called Chickens Galore. I already gave one away one that was a golden laced Brahma roo. The breeder does not claim to sex any of his chicks so it's my own fault for buying from him. I have a feeling this chicken is a mix of golden lace and Australorp maybe?. I sent the breeder a message on Facebook, asking his opinion as well. Fortunately I bought chicks from another feed store too, so I have eight other Pullets for sure.

 

[Cel45]

My initial thought was black sex link pullet but it just looks masculine and on that last photo you can see red patches coming in on it's wings which is a male characteristic, so I'm pretty sure it's a roo, especially with so much bright red headdress at only 12 weeks. It can't be a black sex link roo though because they are barred.

I would doubt it's an Australorp either with so much red colouration on it. Where did you get it?.. 

Yes, I do see the red on the wings at second look. Confusing bird. Could it be a Copper Marans Cockeral?

 

[ChickenChaser9]

There is clearly a bit of mixing in this bird's pedigree and while I don't want to speculate on his heritage I am pretty darn sure he is in fact a He. At 12 a little pullet would not have wattles so large and so red.

 

[MonicainAZ]

There is clearly a bit of mixing in this bird's pedigree and while I don't want to speculate on his heritage I am pretty darn sure he is in fact a He. At 12 a little pullet would not have wattles so large and so red.

Agree. Also in the last pic that top tail feather is looking quite large and curly.

 

[mj657657]

My guess it's a roo, my australorp pullet has a big comb but at 10 weeks old they are pink not red. My obvious Roos have bright red from the time their combs appeared.

 

[donrae]

Definitely a cockerel. That much comb at this age, plus the Red Patches of Death.

He's a mixed breed, this is a common outcome when one crosses a red and a black bird. His yellow skin says he can't be a Marans, they have white skin.