What is this? Help me out.

[infinitepizza]

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Ah, cool. I can see it now. Thank you so much!

 

[Darius123]

Hi, welcome to BYC, that is a cockerel, you can see that a bit by his shape, tall with a big chest (that it's not a 100% indicator) and by his saddle feathers, the long feathers that are dropping down right before the tail.

 

[Painted Calls]

Ah, cool. I can see it now. Thank you so much!

You're most welcome!

 

[Offshoreorca]

Definitely a cockerel! welcome to BYC!

 

[infinitepizza]

Hi, welcome to BYC, that is a cockerel, you can see that a bit by his shape, tall with a big chest (that it's not a 100% indicator) and by his saddle feathers, the long feathers that are dropping down right before the tail.

Thanks! That makes sense about the feathers dropping before the tail. I had never thought much about that trait before.

 

[Frizzle19]

He’s defiantly a rooster. You can see the tail starting to get longer. And he is also standing like a roo too! I bet he will start crowing shortly!

 

[Frizzle19]

What gives it away? Is it the tail feathers?

Indeed

 

[mydaisy]

Are those feathers on his feet, or is it just a loose feather that happened to get stuck? Makes a difference because Australorps don't have feathered feet.

 

[infinitepizza]

There are no guarantees, but I found the practice helpful and the idea of me not being top bird in the flock but, instead, not part of the flock at all, useful to help me keep the right mindset.

I freely admit that I've been lucky to have mild-tempered, laid-back males so far.

No, I think you've got a good approach trying to not be seen as part of the flock.

Me not knowing how in the world to do roosters, I started out trying to get them to think that I'm the Big One in charge, so I hope it's not too late to change the chickens' mindset.