Well she was sick as a newborn and I nursed her back to health, so I think she is just a bit behind (I think she is a girl though). Also Orphingtons are a giant breed. My inclination is that the black Orphington is a cockeral as he holds himself differently and has pointy tail feathers, but that...
My daughter wants to be an agricultural scientist when she grows up, and we keep backyard chickens as well. I am helping her to hatch some eggs as an educational experience. Well it has been an education all right! I hadn't done my research and made numerous mistakes. I am so angry with myself...