Any guesses? Buff Orpington hen or roo

[Childers1706]

Good morning. So I’ve become worried that my favorite chicken is a rooster! She’s around 3-4 weeks. I know it’s impossible to tell at such a young age but I was hoping one of you has had experience and could give an educated guess!

 

[Wezdin]

That comb looks suspicious... I would have to say Cockerel... sorry

 

[NonnasBabies]

Give it another week or 2 and you'll prob be able to tell for sure!!

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Cockerel

 

[Childers1706]

That comb looks suspicious... I would have to say Cockerel... sorry

Nooooooo lol. Dang it.

 

[Wezdin]

Nooooooo lol. Dang it.

Not saying for sure, thats just what I would guess.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

It's not throwing ANY physical clues indicating cockerel at THIS point.

And Orps can be especially slow to mature.. don't jump to any conclusions yet!

Anything guessed by other posters is simply guesses right now IMO, and experience.

Post again in a few weeks. Girl power!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Check out this thread for comparison...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ld-buff-orpington-roos-in-cincinnati.1299210/

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

The comb is looking large but not that red for a cockerel. In the next couple of weeks if its male the comb will turn bright red. If it stays pale then it's probably a girl.

 

[Childers1706]

Thanks everyone for your help. I know it’s early and to be honest the only reason I was asking is because I wanted to go get four more babies so I was using it as an excuse to convince my husband that we needed more. Regardless I ended up going to get my golden laced and I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the comb doesn’t go red!