Buff Brahma - male or female?? Look so different!

[puddlejumperfarm]

So these are the same age buff brahmas (ignore the dark brahmas also in the background). I have 3 that are feathering out that I'm sure are girls. However, I have this one that hasn't feathered as much and is more orange and black than buff. Do you think a boy or a late bloomer? If think boy how sure are you 100%?? Thanks SO much!!! (First pic - suspected boy, 2nd pic for reference suspected girl, 3rd pic - a group comparison pic) I am most surprised by the coloring difference which is most obvious in the 3rd pic.

 

[JedJackson]

Deeper coloring can be an indication of a cockerel in that color variety, but it is too early to know for sure. Watch the comb and wattle. Growth/red color in those areas before 14 weeks or so probably means you have a cockerel. Post new pics in two or three weeks if you still have questions.