8 week old buff orp Roo?

[sheepchase]

I've been convinced that this bird was a cockerel for weeks. I'm not sure anymore.
This is my first flock, so I have no idea what I'm talking about. Any thoughts?

Roo has had a big pink comb for about 5 weeks. Roo's comb still hasn't turned red like my confirmed cockerel. (who has started crowing and watching the others while they eat). Roo seems to pick on the girls a bit, but isn't telling them where to go and when to flee.

I can't tell that Roo has any different tail or neck feathers than my other Buff Orp hen.

 

[SilverBirds]

There is a cock in the first picture, one in the second (possibly two, give it a few more weeks), one in the third.

 

[SilverBirds]

Definitely a cockerel. He's still a bit young for his male feathering to come in yet.

 

[WIchickMama]

There is a cock in the first picture, one in the second (possibly two, give it a few more weeks), one in the third.

100% agree with this!

 

[Painted Calls]

I believe the second less developed one is also a cockerel, but I'm on the fence.

 

[Painted Calls]

I'm ok with that. The new problem is that I ended up with 2 cockerels from straight run at Tractor, so I got a bunch more pullets. If I'm comparing them to Roo, I think I may have pulled three cockerels out of six all supposed to be pullets. They're all buff orp and australorp.

Looks like I may have to find new homes for some

The BO in question is a cockerel. These chicks are too young to be accurately sexed. Australorps comb up early. Post updated pics at 6 weeks.

 

[sheepchase]

Thanks! Will do. Hopefully it's good news.

 

[WIchickMama]

I wouldn't integrate them if you are going to rehome them-they will be ok for another week in the brooder.

 

[Painted Calls]

How old are they now? The one showing wattles is definitely a cockerel. The other one sporting the headgear is looking like one as well.

 

[sheepchase]

How old are they now? The one showing wattles is definitely a cockerel. The other one sporting the headgear is looking like one as well.

They are right at six weeks from the day I got them from TSC.