Buff Orp...Olive or Oliver???

[Melissa2173]

I asked this a few weeks ago and I think it's a he as did most everyone else. I've read that this breed is hard to tell but that comb sure is huge. I'm keeping him/her as long as he stays sweet but I will have to break it to my husband who is not so keen on roosters.

Opinions please...Oh, and at what age do they get the saddle feathers? I don't think I see those. He/she is 7 weeks old.

 

[chickenlover54]

I always say, "if you have to ask then its a rooster".

 

[gunnarmcc]

at 7 weeks im saying that is forsure a roo

 

[Keltara]

Melissa
I'm certain that she's a he. AND, you just confirmed for me that my she IS a "she". I just put up a posting 2 days ago asking the exact same question. Mine is exactly 10 weeks old in these pictures. I'm sorry Melissa. He's very pretty and Buff Orpingtons are sooooo sweet!!

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

I agree with the others, thinking it's an oliver if it's only 7 weeks.

 

[Keltara]

Melissa
Here's a beautiful story about a Blue Orpington Rooster (All Orpingtons are such a special breed). Maybe this will ease your hubby's mind.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6670320

 

[Melissa2173]

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He is my fav and by far the sweetest of the group. I don't care either way, just looking for confirmation so I can tell my husband. He knows that I won't give any of them up anyway! Looks like I'll be on the hunt for a BO pullet!!! Your girls are beautiful by the way. Love this breed.

 

[SavanahSilkies]

Looks like a roo to me. Can you tell by his personality? I can tell a lot more by the way they act then their comb early on. I watch 5-6 week old chicks spar in the brooder and know they are roosters.

 

[AUChick9202]

Definitely boy!