Buff Orpington 6 weeks old - female or male

[Folly's place]

Agree that the Orphingtons are cockerels, sorry.
Just wondering; did you pick them out? Were they the 'friendliest'?
Mary

 

[chicken life14]

Well if the Red Sex Links are red, which they appear to be, they're definitely females! (Assuming they're first generation from a reputable source!)

yes, thankfully! at least I have two egg layers not sure what to do with the buffs now, do they make a lot of noise when crowing? (I am in the suburbs and do not want to disturb neighbors)

 

[chicken life14]

Agree that the Orphingtons are cockerels, sorry.
Just wondering; did you pick them out? Were they the 'friendliest'?
Mary

I actually got them from Tractor Supply Co. but the person who worked there picked them out at random. I have noticed that starting from 3 weeks they began to fight a lot and they fight with each other at least once a day which stirred my suspicions regarding their gender.

 

[chicken life14]

Oh, I misunderstood your post.
I think all boys... 3 of them def are.
Here’s my Buff at 8-9 weeks. View attachment 2287458

ahh I can see the difference. I think everyone is right

 

[Folly's place]

If you only have six birds total, there's no way to have four males and only two females together. Roosters do crow, and if they are illegal where you live, rehome all of them as soon as possible.
If legal, still it would be best to eliminate them all, with only two pullets, and no experience having roosters.
Mary

 

[TheOddOneOut]

yes, thankfully! at least I have two egg layers not sure what to do with the buffs now, do they make a lot of noise when crowing? (I am in the suburbs and do not want to disturb neighbors)

All roos crow. You can only keep one at most anyways.

 

[chicken life14]

If you only have six birds total, there's no way to have four males and only two females together. Roosters do crow, and if they are illegal where you live, rehome all of them as soon as possible.
If legal, still it would be best to eliminate them all, with only two pullets, and no experience having roosters.
Mary

oh no, I did not know this.....

 

[Folly's place]

Unless you want to build a separate coop and run for the boys!
Mary

 

[The Happster]

You can keep them all, depending on how much space you have, and whether you're willing to build a separate enclosure for the young men.
I agree all are males. 3 has a small enough comb, but the face distinctly says male.
Really disappointing for you. I'm sorry.

 

[Glennzo]

I’d say all the Orpingtons are boys. Most of the time, boys combs start going red from around 3 weeks of age already. The girls remain “yellowish” or skin colour till much later.