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Your black one looks to have quite a few pointy saddle feathers, that is the "seal the deal" evidence from what I could see! The blue does look like a pretty pullet. Pretty birds! Such a bummer so many boys came out of the chicks though That roo looks like he will be a big boy for sure!GOOD MORNING ALL Looking for some confirmation on 2 Orpingtons I purchased @ chicken stock, our first experience with the breed. The birds are approx 4 months old. NO sign of spurs but based on behavior and overall appearance, I'm pretty sure I have a blue pullet and a black cockerel. I've been suspicious ever since they were chicks, just recently noticed how developed the black's head is when compared to his friend. I realize the black is HUGE but I wasn't sure what the size range is for Orpingtons. I have 2 Sexlink hens that are on opposite sides of the size spectrum. I believe the pics show a difference in feather structure as well? (don't really notice it as they move around, lol) According to the Standards of Perfection, the comb on the black is the wrong type - yes? The golden campine cockerel we came home with (same age) has been crowing for over a month (and re-homed, what a noisy bugger). A speckled sussex we THOUGHT was a pullet just blossomed into a cockerel this past couple of weeks (also same age, NO crowing). Now, the only cockerel we have that sounds & acts like one, is a 4 month old bantam cochin. You can actually see the 3 cockerels in the first picture, didn't realize till just now. If I am correct, then our lil bantam is struttin around as alpha .
GOOD MORNING ALL
Looking for some confirmation on 2 Orpingtons I purchased @ chicken stock, our first experience with the breed.
The birds are approx 4 months old. NO sign of spurs but based on behavior and overall appearance, I'm pretty sure I have a blue pullet and a black cockerel. I've been suspicious ever since they were chicks, just recently noticed how developed the black's head is when compared to his friend. I realize the black is HUGE but I wasn't sure what the size range is for Orpingtons. I have 2 Sexlink hens that are on opposite sides of the size spectrum. I believe the pics show a difference in feather structure as well? (don't really notice it as they move around, lol)
According to the Standards of Perfection, the comb on the black is the wrong type - yes?
The golden campine cockerel we came home with (same age) has been crowing for over a month (and re-homed, what a noisy bugger). A speckled sussex we THOUGHT was a pullet just blossomed into a cockerel this past couple of weeks (also same age, NO crowing).
Now, the only cockerel we have that sounds & acts like one, is a 4 month old bantam cochin. You can actually see the 3 cockerels in the first picture, didn't realize till just now.
If I am correct, then our lil bantam is struttin around as alpha.
Lisa, I think the two turkens I got from you are both hens now, hope they stay that way! LOL I think my pine cone (frizzle-sizzle) is maybe a hen too. They're sure hard to tell with all those curly feathers.
I have 2-1/2 week old quail chicks ready to sex in the next day or two if anyone is looking for coturnix quail chicks.
Lisa, I think the two turkens I got from you are both hens now, hope they stay that way! LOL I think my pine cone (frizzle-sizzle) is maybe a hen too. They're sure hard to tell with all those curly feathers.
I have 2-1/2 week old quail chicks ready to sex in the next day or two if anyone is looking for coturnix quail chicks.
What is "Chickenstock"? and when? and where?