12 Week old Black Copper Maran? Pullet or Cockerel?

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I have ten chickens, all 12 weeks old. I know five are buff Orpington (I am pretty sure one is a pullet and the other four are 🤷🏻‍♀️). The other five are ??? But, this black one is Raven. I’m almost positive “she” is a black copper maran....and a pullet??? What are your thoughts?
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Where did you get the bird whose breed you're questioning? I only see one Orpington pullet :'( the rest are cockerels, sorry...
This is what the possibilities are for the five that aren’t BO. Dang it, I knew I had a bunch of cockerels 😢
 

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I'd guess the black lady is probably a marans mix, shes got the color and feathered legs but her comb isn't quite 100% marans ; )

Your silver/black bird almost looks like it has a tiny little beard so I'd guess EE or OE mix, the rest though honestly are just a gorgeous little group of 'Rainbow Layers' like your friend has said <3

Your mostly white one seen in the last photo to the right is one I'd suggest to keep an eye on cause the comb is a little big, but it could always be dominant hen. I also feel like we're missing out on seeing a gorgeous little blue and red bird :D theres little hints of her in the last image and a tail in the second, deep red and blue has always been one of my favorite combos <3
 
I agree. You little black pullet is likely a pullet and marans mix. Looks a bit like Hoover Hatcheries "MIdnight Magic Marans", which I belive is a sex link with Marans and other un-named breed. She is a beauty!:)
 
I'd guess the black lady is probably a marans mix, shes got the color and feathered legs but her comb isn't quite 100% marans ; )

Your silver/black bird almost looks like it has a tiny little beard so I'd guess EE or OE mix, the rest though honestly are just a gorgeous little group of 'Rainbow Layers' like your friend has said <3

Your mostly white one seen in the last photo to the right is one I'd suggest to keep an eye on cause the comb is a little big, but it could always be dominant hen. I also feel like we're missing out on seeing a gorgeous little blue and red bird :D theres little hints of her in the last image and a tail in the second, deep red and blue has always been one of my favorite combos <3
That’s Brownie! I was thinking Welsummer mix maybe? The mostly white one is Marshmallow lol The mostly black, with a little white is Oreo. And, the black/white one is Truffle. My one “for sure” BO pullet is Henny Penny. The other BOs don’t have names as I can’t tell them apart very easily lol
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