What gender am I :0) (UPDATED I am 9 weeks now.. am I still a Roo?)

[teresa-78]

Does anyone know what gender my 4 1/2 week old chick is?? I know it maybe to early to tell, but its worth a go

s/he is possibly a cross between a Orpington and an australorp, and should look like my other hen Jet (below) ...

Thanks everyone

 

[Tuffoldhen]

You have a cockerel.

 

[teresa-78]

Oh darn... I was worried it may be, due to the size of the cone

 

[danischi24]

Roo for sure.

 

[punky rooster]

sorry

its a boy

 

[teresa-78]

Oh well I wont have to get rid of him just yet... I can enjoy him for abit longer... I was unsure due to being told hens grow their tail feather really quick and Roo's take longer, and as this little one got their tail feathers at 2 weeks... ish... I tried to convince myself he was a she

thanks everyone, I really appreciate it.. even if it was not what I wanted to hear lol.... Could I possible ask you all.. what should I look for when im trying to sex chicks as I have 2 silkie eggs in the bator, (just testing the new bator out to see if it works)

Thanks again

 

[Keri78]

cock-a-doooooodle-dooooo!!!!

 

[aussieheelr]

it's a boy!

 

[danischi24]

Wattle & comb development are how you tell. Also, saddle & hackle feathers are pointy.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Definitely a boy.