Ayam Cemani — my son’s autism therapy chicken. Boy? Or Girl? :)

[EIEIO_farm]

Hey guys! We acquired this beautiful babe as a chick and my son lovingly named it “John Jewell” lol. The lady that bred them actually gave the chick to us for free even though we offered to pay because my son who is autistic loves the color black, and he was very insistent on having a black chicken! Long story short, we do not know the gender, I think hen because it is literally the sweetest chicken in our whole flock! Buuuutttt... Johnny has been “crowing” the past couple weeks. And I have a few roosters so I’m used to the roo crow, but this one is unusual, almost an imitation rooster crow. Sounds nothing like my Roos, softer and only a couple times in the late morning or early afternoon. Any insight would be awesome!

 

[Seaecho]

Roos can be very sweet. My roo was the sweetest of my bunch, so that doesn't necessarily mean you have a pullet. I don't know how to sex this breed--just wanted to throw that out there.

 

[SMorrison7k]

How old?

 

[Nats Chickens]

Not sure how you sex this breed... how old is it? Can you tell if it's laying?

 

[ChocolateMouse]

100% rooster I think, because of tail and saddle feathers. And don't let that sweet nature fool you. Roosters can be very sweet - right up until they get old enough to want their own flock. Then they can do a 180* on you, and next thing you know you're having to manage a rooster that wants to attack your autistic child. It's a story that's happened on more than one occasion. I'm sure you recognize this, having owned a few roosters yourself, just a reminder to take care. Sometimes they stay nice. I'll knock on wood for you.

 

[EIEIO_farm]

How old?

About 4.5 months old

 

[EIEIO_farm]

Not sure how you sex this breed... how old is it? Can you tell if it's laying?

It’s only about 4.5 months old

 

[Nats Chickens]

It’s only about 4.5 months old

Thanks. I might guess rooster (I know so pretty sweet roosters) but still leave room for doubt. This is a very rare and interesting breed. Look up pics on google of ayam cerami roos and hens and compare them to this little guy. Hope its a hen.

 

[Seaecho]

Okay, my rooster was still very sweet at 4.5 months old, but then started to get very hormonal very quickly after that. Keep a really close eye on this one.

 

[SMorrison7k]

It’s only about 4.5 months old

Pretty sure it's a roo! Obviously, he could turn mean but don't stress about it. Keep an eye on it, but most likely he will be just fine...lots of roos stay sweet. They are adorable together