14 week old lavender Orpington cockerel or pullet?

[Cajunflash]

I am having a really difficult time sexing this lavender Orpington. I don’t see saddle feathers but there are some fine long neck feathers. No crowing and the comb and wattles are there and red but not nearly as big and red as my OE cockerel of the same age. Very thick legs but I’m not sure if that’s typical of the breed or indicator of a cockerel. Anyone have an opinion? I don’t want to rehome a pullet!

 

[Painted Calls]

Cockerel. Betting the saddles are still hidden under the poof.

 

[Dreammaker]

I would guess cockerel only because my Lav Orp pullet took closer to 6 months to have a comb and wattles that developed. I'm told they mature somewhat on the slower side.

 

[JedJackson]

Cockerel.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Cockerel

 

[angientheocean]

I am having a really difficult time sexing this lavender Orpington. I don’t see saddle feathers but there are some fine long neck feathers. No crowing and the comb and wattles are there and red but not nearly as big and red as my OE cockerel of the same age. Very thick legs but I’m not sure if that’s typical of the breed or indicator of a cockerel. Anyone have an opinion? I don’t want to rehome a pullet!View attachment 3179377

Did you end up finding out?

 

[Aricawithtwins]

I’m curious. I only have one lav. But she still has no red or crown growth at 19 weeks.

 

[Cali-chick]

How did this Orpington turn out?

 

[Yard Farmer]

How did this Orpington turn out?

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