Six week old black australorp mix - gender?

[Chunkychonkers]

Our sweet Wilma (or Willy) is now 6 weeks old. We were told she was a hen when we got her as a chick... but we are increasingly becoming suspicious. Shes extremely sweet and cuddly!!! Her comb and wattles are very pink and quite pronounced. I've read it can still be too early to tell. Any guesses? If it is a Willy, does anyone have any experience with australorp roos. As she has been raised by humans (our broody hen didn't take to her as a chick) we are hoping he will stay friendly.

 

[GlicksChicks]

Cockerel. I have never owned any Australorps so I wouldn't know about their temperament, but if it stays how it is now, you are looking to have a great rooster!

 

[Chunkychonkers]

Thanks! Is it the comb that is telltale?

 

[fluffycrow]

Agreed, cockerel. Yes, the wattles give it away. I've never had australorp males, but the females I've had have been timid, respectful birds

 

[GlicksChicks]

It was the comb that gave this boy away, definitely so early!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Definitely a cockerel with that comb and wattles