*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[chick-o-stick]

At what age can you tell if you have hens or roosters?

 

[troy4]

These are my only to Buffs.The top one is named Mrs.Flash
and bottom 1 is Buffy.Great hens!I love buffs cuz they are great layers great for companionship,and just great hens overall!(By the way that brown is dirt)

 

[troy4]

At what age can you tell if you have hens or roosters?

aroundfully feathered so about 6 weeks.Yu can tell by wing feathers when their chicks so you know right then and there and don't need to wait.

 

[troy4]

I have to say pretty good breed of chickens,just happen to be mean.

 

[Johnn]

Bella's mothers left her chicks now. In about 3 weeks I will be complaint about her being broody again. Mark my words

Daisy wanting my tissue

 

[chick-o-stick]

aroundfully feathered so about 6 weeks.Yu can tell by wing feathers when their chicks so you know right then and there and don't need to wait.

these are my first chicks, and there is a pretty big difference in the color of the combs. One is very pale and peachy colored while the other two are red. All 3 were born approx. April 3.

 

[troy4]

Post pics of them.

these are my first chicks, and there is a pretty big difference in the color of the combs. One is very pale and peachy colored while the other two are red. All 3 were born approx. April 3.

 

[PlaidBattleAxe]

So I'm looking at everyone's buffs, and I'm noticing how red the skin is on the combs and around the eyes. Mine are all pale red, maybe even a pinkish. Is that a sign of anemia? I just received them all on Saturday, so I am still getting to know chickens in general as these are my first. The oldest is about 2 years and the youngest maybe just shy of a year. The rooster has a beautifully red comb but the buff hens all have varying shades from red down to a pink.

 

[PlaidBattleAxe]

these are my first chicks, and there is a pretty big difference in the color of the combs. One is very pale and peachy colored while the other two are red. All 3 were born approx. April 3.

I didn't even see your post here until after I posted. Jinx?

 

[Euarto Gullible]

So I'm looking at everyone's buffs, and I'm noticing how red the skin is on the combs and around the eyes. Mine are all pale red, maybe even a pinkish. Is that a sign of anemia? I just received them all on Saturday, so I am still getting to know chickens in general as these are my first. The oldest is about 2 years and the youngest maybe just shy of a year. The rooster has a beautifully red comb but the buff hens all have varying shades from red down to a pink.

The pigmentation commonly washes out on older hens' combs, legs, etc. that have laid for a long time. As long as their feathers look good, I wouldn't worry about it too much as long as you're feeding them a nutritious diet.