6 Week Old Jubilee Orpingtons - Pullets or Roos??

[ksrchicks]

Hello BYCers! These are my first Jubilee Orpingtons sourced from a local breeder who originally got them from Greenfire Farms. I purchased them at 2 weeks old and they are now 6.5 weeks old. One apparently is a runt?? I did not know this existed in the chicken world but he/she has been significantly smaller than the other two from about 3 weeks onward, although otherwise seems healthy and active. He/she was also much slower to develop feathers although has somewhat caught up at this point. Would love advice as to whether you feel they are pullets or roos. I have my guesses but am really hoping the runt is a hen. Also, if you have feedback as to whether they may be good for breeding (obviously not the runt) would welcome that as well. Initially was planning to return roos to the breeder but am considering otherwise now that I have learned more about the Jubilee Orpington. Many thanks!!

Baby #1 - The Runt
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Babies #2 & #1


Babies #1, #2 & #3


Babies #2, #1, and #3 (going up the stairs)

 

[chickengirl1230]

Looks like #1 and #3 look like pullets I could be wrong but #2 looks like a cockerel because it's feet size

 

[chickengirl1230]

They are so beautiful!

 

[Peep_Show]

I'd say #2 is a roo, #1 is a pullet as is possibly #3. But time will tell!

 

[Basskids08]

2- cockerel
1- pullet
3- possibly cockerel

Going by last picture

 

[BantamLover21]

2- cockerel
1- pullet
3- possibly cockerel

x2

 

[ksrchicks]

Thanks all for your input. I was thinking #1 & #2 may be roos b/c they are whiter and #3 was definitely a pullet. Would love if #1 turns out to be a pullet though!

 

[Gardengirl73]

#2 Cockerel
#1 & #3 Pullets