Tell me is isn't so - I'm afraid my Australorp is a he instead of a she.

[Peeps4me]

My chicks are 9 weeks old and this one has developed more of a comb and the start of wattles along with a deeper pink color. She acts exactly the same as her sister so I hope she is just maturing faster. Anyone care to give their opinion? I will be so unhappy if it's a little roo.

 

[kimmypie]

I have no opinion to offer because I'm new to chicks myself, but I know that usually a full body picture is helpful for identifying gender as well.

 

[popsicle]

I would think that at 9 weeks the comb would be even further along if it was a rooster--but I don't have any experience with Australorps.

 

[citychickx6]

I have raised many BA and that is a hen. I think that they are by far my favorite breed.
Congrats!

 

[Hezz]

Not sure, one of mine is 14 weeks and she's just now starting to get red. Here's a pic of her when she was about 8 weeks old.
Wishing you luck that it is a little girl that you have.... But to be honest, it looks like a roo to me. I could very well be wrong though.

 

[Peeps4me]

Thanks citychickx6. I wanted to hear "she is a hen" as I am so attached to her and her sister. I have 2 BO's and 2 EE's, but these BA's are the sweetest and friendliest of the bunch. They are always ready to be picked up and carried around. They also have such a fun and curious nature. Love 'em!

 

[AuberyMirkwood]

Looks like a hen to me

 

[Peeps4me]

Thanks AuberyMirkwood. Now I can give her a girly name!

 

[chookhead]

its hen and iw as wondering watt he breed of the pullet next to it is because i have the same looking chick

 

[aoxa]

its hen and iw as wondering watt he breed of the pullet next to it is because i have the same looking chick 

Looks like a production red to me