Buff or Buffy Orpington?

[cheirogloss]

So we're 4-3 pullet to rooster. Not quite the landslide of certainty I was hoping for

. I'm still not sure.


If she is a he, what am I looking for in the future to make sure? Other than crowing, which isn't happening yet.

 

[tdgill]

if she is a he, you will have quite a handsome rooster! I can't believe that I couldn't imagine keeping mine. Everyone needs at least ONE rooster! And I couldn't recommend a better one. LOL

 

[krazycow6]

That is definately a roo. Saddles are quite sharp.

 

[tdgill]

double vote - definately buff

can you keep him?

 

[M To The Maxx]

Buffy

 

[cheirogloss]

Thank you all for your input, although split down the middle

. It looks like the Buffs may have it by a hen's tooth, if you forgive the chicken literary device.

If it is a he, we will definately keep him. We have many acres and 9 other confirmed hens, so he should be fine. Plus, he can herd the cats

. And our chickens free range during the day, so I am not really worried about him molesting the hens to the point of baldness.

Thanks again!

 

[hinkjc]

That is a young cockerel. Definitely not 26 weeks old. I would guess around 14-16 weeks based on the start of the saddle and comb development. Not sure if it's pure or not..seems to have an awful lot of white in it.

 

[ve]

!00%- ROOSTER,Buff Orpington

 

[damarisgw]

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They DO just not pointed lol Yeah I saw those too they look pretty pointy to me too

 

[cheirogloss]

Just in case anyone had money riding on it, he is a roo. He crowed for the first time this morning