Buff orpington and Green queen- hen or roo please

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Green queen is about 3 months old
Buff is about 4 months
 

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Here are more pics of EE

Thanks so much for the responses!
 

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I’d say both pullets! If the orp was a cockerel he’s have major saddle feathers and you’d be able to tell. And judging on how red the comb is, you may start to see eggs from her soon.
 
Green queen is about 3 months old
Buff is about 4 months
Hi, hope you're enjoying BYC! :frow

I love seeing varied opinions! Now I'ma give mine.. which is both are pullets, I see NO pointy saddles on the buff. I do agree it's a lot of red, but different lines may mature quicker than others.

Starting around 12 weeks but well by 16 weeks is when gender specific saddle feathers are coming on non hen feathered breeds. Example from google..
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Sometimes pattern can make rounded feathers LOOK pointy. Putting your hand or a sheet of paper behind may help discern true shape.

Had you already noticed the cross beak on your GQ/EE? It often gets worse with age, so consider looking into it if you haven't already.
 

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