Approximately 4 Week old Lavender Orpington chicks - boy or girl?

[FlmChick]

I have two lavender orpington chicks that we are trying to guess the gender of. Anyone want to take a guess? I know it's early!!

Chick #2 is larger than Chick #1 if that means anything.



#1


#2 body






Thanks!

Angie
new chick mom of 10 (chicken math happened right out the gate)

 

[chickenmaniac]

they both looks like hens

 

[PekinBantam]

They seem to be hens, if you want to be sure, look at the end of their back ( area before the tail starts and the back ends) for a round bump, it's an oil gland and only roosters have it.

 

[hollyertley]

they are very beautiful orpys. I am sure these two are pullets. Look at the dainty way they hold their heads and their combs are light colored and not so pronounced.

 

[FlmChick]

Yay!! No bumps on their back!!

Thanks everyone!

Angie

 

[PekinBantam]

well, it's more around the tail then the back... It's at their crossroads, above the butt.

 

[FlmChick]

Update-they are both girls. Thanks for your help!!

Angie

 

[chickenmaniac]

hell yeah i was right haha

 

[kmatt87]

i want one!

 

[kprusac]

As far as the oil gland, I just read another post on here that said both had oil glands, hens have to waterproof their feathers as well... I'm a little confused now...