Black Orpington male or female??

[Chickydad99]

So I’m pretty sure Hen but tonight she started mounting two other chickens we have… we only have 4 including her and she’s 3rd in the pecking order but the last few days she has been pretty aggressive toward everyone! Holding them down, mounting, biting neck and ripping feathers out.. just weird behavior lately as they have been a lot more aggressive than normal. Sorry not the best pics as it was getting late. Thanks !

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

He's a cockerel for sure and quite handsome!

 

[Chickydad99]

The breeder was positive it was a hen..

 

[TheOddOneOut]

The breeder was positive it was a hen..

How old was it when purchased? They may have scammed you intentionally, as it is a very clear male.

 

[Chickydad99]

When we first got her/him

 

[Chickydad99]

How old was it when purchased? They may have scammed you intentionally, as it is a very clear male.

I believe she said 14 weeks

 

[TheOddOneOut]

When we first got her/him

That's a very clear male at that age. Any chicken breeder who knows even the simplest of basics about chickens would know. I am quite sure they knew it was male when they sold him to you. See his saddles and popping reddish comb?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

He is a good quality bird, though. I'll say the breeder has that going for her.

 

[Chickydad99]

He is a good quality bird, though. I'll say the breeder has that going for her.

Yeah well shoot… thank you for the help

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Yeah well shoot… thank you for the help

Sorry it wasn't better news. Hope everything works out for you.