16 week old - Buff Orpington confusion

[Rolfster]

Hi,

What I thought was a lovely looking Buff hen has started making strangled, cockerel-ish noises and I’m now confused. It’s 16 weeks old, what are the main factors I should be looking for at this stage? It’s the first time I’ve had Buffs!

 

[The Happster]

Hi,

What I thought was a lovely looking Buff hen has started making strangled, cockerel-ish noises and I’m now confused. It’s 16 weeks old, what are the main factors I should be looking for at this stage? It’s the first time I’ve had Buffs!

Yes, he's male. The thin, shimmery feathers near the tail are a giveaway. Handsome chap.

 

[Rolfster]

Yes, he's male. The thin, shimmery feathers near the tail are a giveaway. Handsome chap.

Thank you, Though that’s making me doubt my other Buff now. What would you say to this one?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Thank you, Though that’s making me doubt my other Buff now. What would you say to this one?

Also male.

 

[red horse ranch]

They look like nice plump hens to me. I don't see the pointed saddle feathers.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

They look like nice plump hens to me. I don't see the pointed saddle feathers.

Look again.

 

[Rolfster]

Also male.

Thank you!

 

[Rolfster]

They look like nice plump hens to me. I don't see the pointed saddle feathers.

Now I’m confused!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Now I’m confused!

They are definitely there.
This person needs to look again! Lol.
I‘d bet my life on them being males.

 

[The Happster]

Both are indeed male.
Where did you buy them?
There isn't a chance of either being female because they have male specific feathering. It's sometimes difficult to see on birds like BO that are one colour. But they're certainly there.