What breed and sex is this?

[lindz8504]

Ok, I know these aren't the greatest pictures, but I was lucky to be able to get them! This chick is roughly 2 1/2 months old I think. I am not sure of the breed or the sex. Does anyone have any suggestions? I think maybe possibly a Australope.

 

[BantamLover21]

Ok, I know these aren't the greatest pictures, but I was lucky to be able to get them! This chick is roughly 2 1/2 months old I think. I am not sure of the breed or the sex. Does anyone have any suggestions? I think maybe possibly a Australope.

The bird appears to be an Australorp or Jersey Giant cockerel (thick legs, gangly appearance, lack of tail--that is why I think it is a cockerel). If I knew what color the bottoms of the feet were, I could fully tell what breed he is, as Australorps have white pads of feet, and Jersey Giants have yellow pads.

 

[GreenEggsNSpam]

I agree in full with your assessment. It is a Black Australorp. And it looks like a hen to me!

 

[Wyandottes7]

What color are the bottoms of its feet? If they are white, it is likely and Australorp, or a Black Orpington. If they are yellow, you have a Jersey Giant or a Black Java (with the Jersey Giant being more likely, as Javas are kind of rare). As for the gender, I believe that it is a cockerel. This is because of the tall, roosterish stance, incomplete feathering (males grow slower), thick legs, and comb size and color.

 

[lindz8504]

I can't tell you the color of the bottoms of its feet.... I am lucky to get within 10 feet of the bird. I took the pictures with the zoom maxed in.

 

[BantamLover21]

I can't tell you the color of the bottoms of its feet.... I am lucky to get within 10 feet of the bird. I took the pictures with the zoom maxed in.

Well then, for now, I think he is an Australorp, as those are more common than Jersey Giant.

 

[donrae]

Australorp cockerel.