HELP DO I HAVE A ROOSTER???

[childrenschicks]

my chicks are only 2 weeks old but I've noticed my husbands favorite chick is showing signs of maybe begin a roo (I am also a newbie and that's why I'm asking for help!) signs that are noticeable to me 1. His comb 2. Holds his head high (higher than the rest) 3. Already is starting a strut walk 4. Is the first to attempt the perch, examine anything new or cleaned/filled water and food dishes

 

[gamebirdsonly]

Yes a Roo

 

[bydchick]

I think it is a rooster because the white spot on the head.

 

[childrenschicks]

I ordered from Meyer hatchery. I ordered 2 Black australorps and my meal maker came in also as a black australorp. Out of the three this is the only one with a "white" beak (other 2 are black) and white spot on head.

 

[fshinggrl]

Yep. sounds and looks like a young rooster to me.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Looks like a male BSL or possibly a BR chick - but not a BA

 

[donrae]

I ordered from Meyer hatchery. I ordered 2 Black australorps and my meal maker came in also as a black australorp. Out of the three this is the only one with a "white" beak (other 2 are black) and white spot on head.

The fact that it has a white spot on it's head means it's not a an Australorp. White head spots are genetically linked to barring, so your bird is maybe a cuckoo Marans. The other possibility is barred Rock, I picked Marans first as they have white/pink legs, while Rocks have yellow. You'll just have to look at the legs in person and decide which color they really are, sometimes monitors don't give accurate colors.

 

[gander007]

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Yes it looks just like my Black Copper Marans chicks for sure ..........