10 week Straight Run Orpington chicks

[MonicaN]

Hi there. I have 5 orpingtons that I purchased 10 weeks ago. I bought them straight run and since I am new to all of this, I was hoping someone might be able to tell me the sex of my chicks.

Chick 1

Chick 2

Chick 3 (middle chick)

Chick 4

Chick 5

All of their tail feathers look the same and no one had crowed for me yet.

Thank you for all of your help!

 

[iwiw60]

Well, I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination, but have been learning loads here at BYC. From your pics I'd say they are pullets due to their lack of a large comb...look like hens to me anyways!

 

[silvia32444]

I think only number 3 is cockerel. If I'm correct, you are lucky !

 

[RoostersCrow HensDeliver!]

The only cockeral I see right now is #3, that doesn't mean that he is the only one. Orps are notorious for developing late.

 

[Wyandottes7]

All of them except #3 look like pullets to me.

 

[donrae]

Am I the only one who doesn't think they're Orpingtons

? Not buffs, anyway. They honestly look like a mix between a buff Orp and some Red bird.

I think mostly pullets. No 3 sure could be a little rooster, but I'd expect to see more comb at 8 weeks. Then again, as mentioned, Orps can be slow to mature.

 

[Basskids08]

Am I the only one who doesn't think they're Orpingtons ?  Not buffs,  anyway. They honestly look like a mix between a buff Orp and some Red bird.

I think mostly pullets. No 3 sure could be a little rooster, but I'd expect to see more comb at 8 weeks. Then again, as mentioned, Orps can be slow to mature.

They looked to be mixed to me too. Usually buffs are a lighter color and these all seem reddish, almost like red sex link color mixed with production reds.

 

[themadchicken]

I agree with #3 being a rooster. They look like RIR/BUFF ORPINGTONS. Great egg layers.

 

[MonicaN]

Thank you. Everyone's combs (except number 3) look about the same size. His/her wattles seem a little more distinct. You're right, they are not buff orpingtons. The lady I purchased them from said they were English Orpingtons. I think they are all mutt orps. She said they were lemon cuckoo, buff, and I forget the other part.