8 week splash Orpington hen or roo?

[Laceylatti]

Hi everyone! I’m thinking she’s a he, but the comb is still pretty yellow. What do y’all think?

 

[BaaKaaawk]

I'd agree with you, the comb doesn't show the reddening like I'd expect with a cockerel, but the size does appear to fit the bill. The thing that gets me more though is the stance and girth of the legs... that looks cockerel-esque to me. But, I don't have experience with this specific breed so I'll just wait and see what others think. But my vote is cockerel if I had to guess "now".

 

[jolenesdad]

Boy. Tail + wattles.

 

[Laceylatti]

Dang it! Thanks guys

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I agree, cockerel!

 

[ColtHandorf]

I'd also say it is a cockerel. I've noticed my male Orpingtons don't feather out as fast as the pullets.

 

[Morrigan]

I think it is too soon to tell. Although the stance, wattles and slow tail feathering lean towards boy, most of my cockerels were showing more comb and redness then this at 8. I've had a couple hens who looked like boys growing up in every respect except for the redness and size of the comb and wattles. It may well be a boy, but I wouldn't give up hope yet for a pullet.

 

[Laceylatti]

I think it is too soon to tell. Although the stance, wattles and slow tail feathering lean towards boy, most of my cockerels were showing more comb and redness then this at 8. I've had a couple hens who looked like boys growing up in every respect except for the redness and size of the comb and wattles. It may well be a boy, but I wouldn't give up hope yet for a pullet.

 

[Laceylatti]

Ohh that is great news!! Thank you!

 

[Laceylatti]

Boy. Tail + wattles.

How can you tell by the tail? Not questioning your judgement, just learning. Thanks!