Buff Orp Roo?

[Basskids08]

X3 going with mountain peeps and Michael this time, that looks like a pullet!

 

[Phionex Boy]

ii have a RIR that looks like a full grown rooster at 20 weeks old. And guess what. i GOT MY FIRST EGG 2 DAYS AGO NAD 1 EACH DAY SINCE!

 

[beccaboo254]

I've raised buff orps for years and that is 100% hen.

I'm going to hope and pray that you and the other hen voters are right! LOL I usually feel like I can spot a rooster by 6-8 weeks but this one had me baffled.

 

[1okChickm0m]

I have buff orps the same age (or thereabouts); one roo, six pullets. Your photo looks like my little gals. My roo has a larger comb and deep wattles that are a dark red. I don't think I have any current photos or I'd post them for comparison.

 

[Michael OShay]

Interesting mix of opinions here. BYC members have often had trouble sexing Orpingtons in other threads. Let us know whether it lays an egg or crows. )

 

[beccaboo254]

Interesting mix of opinions here.  BYC members have often had trouble sexing Orpingtons in other threads.  Let us know whether it lays an egg or crows.  )

I definitely will! If it's 12 weeks, I've probably got another 6-8 before I know for sure. I've never seen such a split of opinion before! LOL

 

[scratch'n'peck]

I vote hen as well. Fine pointy collar feathers and saddle feathers are actually more indicative of a rooster than an upright tail. If you see those pointy saddle feathers start to develop at the base of the tail, then you have a roo.

Of course he is fully mature, but this pic shows off his saddle feathers.

 

[beccaboo254]

I vote hen as well. Fine pointy collar feathers and saddle feathers are actually more indicative of a rooster than an upright tail. If you see those pointy saddle feathers start to develop at the base of the tail, then you have a roo. Of course he is fully mature, but this pic shows off his saddle feathers.

He's so majestic looking!!

 

[beccaboo254]

Crap. I feel like his/her comb got darker overnight. :-/

 

[Phionex Boy]

STILL A HEN! have faith... it still looks like a hen!



SEE THAT RIR? SHES A HEN! at 20 weeks today!