Are my orpingtons both roosters?

[Mona833]

Hello! I ordered 2 orpingtons (blue and buff) from Meyer Hatchery as well as a couple adorable silkies. Based on recommendations on here that there sexing is very accurate. Unfortunately I believe both orpingtons are roosters. They are almost 12 weeks. The buff has already crowed a couple times and the blue looks extremely similar. Can I get some feedback from some seasoned chicken owners!?! Thank you!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello Mona and welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving community. The best sexing of any hatchery is about 90% so that makes if possible you did get 2 roosters. It's not likely to win a lottery but it looks like you might have.

 

[Mona833]

Hello Mona and welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving community. The best sexing of any hatchery is about 90% so that makes if possible you did get 2 roosters. It's not likely to win a lottery but it looks like you might have.

Thanks, Nomadicus! Not the lottery I wanted to win as I'll have to rehome them. They aren't allowed in my municipality

 

[Nomadicus]

Thanks, Nomadicus! Not the lottery I wanted to win as I'll have to rehome them. They aren't allowed in my municipality

If you were close to us we would rehome them for you as we have done for several others.

 

[Jener8or]

I think they might be roosters, I hope I am wrong, though! I know Meyer has a sexing guarantee, (which doesn't cover shipping, or the feed and time investment,) but at least they offer something. I think you need to claim that within 22 weeks, though, so just be sure to check on that. (You will see pointy hackle and saddle feathers on them soon to confirm.)

Here is Meyer's form to fill out if they are indeed males.

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[muddy75]

 

[Mona833]

I think they might be roosters, I hope I am wrong, though! I know Meyer has a sexing guarantee, (which doesn't cover shipping, or the feed and time investment,) but at least they offer something. I think you need to claim that within 22 weeks, though, so just be sure to check on that. (You will see pointy hackle and saddle feathers on them soon to confirm.)

Here is Meyer's form to fill out if they are indeed males.

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

Thanks Jener. I'm glad I finally signed up... I have read many threads on BYC as Im a newbie to these awesome little things! have been in contact Meyer. It's just disappointing as we love these little guys!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Mona, and welcome to BYC. Sadly, both look like cockerels to me.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens, And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska! There Beautiful, The Best of Luck with them.