Black Orpington: Pullet or Rooster ???!!

[Annilee07]

This is Inky out 3.5-4 week old black orpington we have had for 2 weeks. We think it is a she due to her very small pale comb compared to 2 of the others her age when we bought her. The others chicks combs were bigger and had more color. But my chick has high tail feathers and LARGE feet/legs. We adore this chick and are crossing our fingers and toes Inky is a she... Any thoughts!!!!?

thoughts ??!

 

[Aeropennchick]

Hm. I think it is hard with orpingtons...mine are nearly six weeks and I'm still not entirely sure! Can't tell.

 

[fried green eggs]

& I think She's going to be beautiful !

 

[WooingWyandotte]

Welcome to BYC!

As for sexing, I'm thinking that it's a 50/50 chance as a pullet or roo. I'm thinking pullet, but there's still the probability it's a cock. You'll know for sure in a month.

 

[sandie44]

I think she is a pullet.

 

[goldnchocolate]

I think she is a pullet.

Me too. She has a feminine look to her face but you'll know for sure pretty soon

 

[Annilee07]

Thanks everyone! Inky is so sweet! I just got done hanging out with the chicks ( i know i'm a dork! but I just love them) she flew onto my shoulder and hung out for quite awhile cooing .... Keep your fingers crossed for me!

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

Thanks everyone! Inky is so sweet! I just got done hanging out with the chicks ( i know i'm a dork! but I just love them) she flew onto my shoulder and hung out for quite awhile cooing .... Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Nothing better than hanging with the babies and then the teens and then the big girls! I love going out and sitting with my girls!!! Right now I have babies and big girls so I spend a lot of time in the coop!!!

BTW...I think your baby is a pullet, too!! Fingers crossed!

 

[Annilee07]

Thanks everyone for the responses... I'm still convinced Inky is a she. Here is a picture of her aprox 4.5-5 weeks. I think she is so gorgeous, he disposition is so quiet and calm, LOVES to be held! Thanks again! - Annie

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

I'm almost 100% certain that it's a pullet!! I have a Buff Orpington that is a total sweetheart, too and loves to be cuddled!!