Rooster or Hen Austalorp??

[tclark968]

Hello, first post on here... I have 7 chickens, 1 Orp, 2 Golden Wyandottes, 2 Australorps, and 2 Isa Browns. I am new to having Chickens and my wife and I love them!

We have been getting eegs from our 3 oldest hens, and are waiting on our youngest 4 to start laying.

I believe this guy is a rooster, but I am not sure... I don't think that my flock really needs a rooster (although Im in the country and could have one). Im trying to decide whether to give "him" to a friend, but I figured I'd confirm with the experts

He has not crowed or made any noises that I've heard yet, but his/her came in faster than the other Australorp and it seems to have larger legs.. let me know what you think please!

Ill include a picture of my coop mid construction too!

Thanks!

 

[Tlmcq]

How old? Did you say it's laying eggs? Or did I misunderstand? Roosters don't lay eggs

 

[biophiliac]

I think you have a roo/ cockerel - by the feathering. Pretty boy

 

[biophiliac]

And welcome to BYCland!

If you introduce yourself on the 'New Members' thread I bet @KikisGirls will give you a free demo video to help you navigate the site... and you will earn some 'trophy points'

 

[Tlmcq]

Lol! I am losing it today. The post said bigger legs and I read it as eggs...well I must need to make breakfast...lol. Yes the longer feathers on his saddle look roo to me as well.

 

[biophiliac]

Lol! I am losing it today. The post said bigger legs and I read it as eggs...well I must need to make breakfast...lol. Yes the longer feathers on his saddle look roo to me as well.

I know what you mean - my eyes start to cross after a while on the screen. unintentional rhyme. lol

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Looking like a roo, with the saddle feathers, but could you post a side pic, so I can see it better? I'm not quite satisfied with roo as my answer until I can see whole bird. Thanks!

 

[drumstick diva]

need clearer photos, they look foggy

 

[Saint_ Marwenne_Chickens]

need clearer photos, they look foggy

I agree, it looks like a roo to me, by it's feathering, but I need a better photo to be sure.