Buff orpington and Green queen- hen or roo please

[CoupeDevilledEggs]

Hi, hope you're enjoying BYC!

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..

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.

 

[CoupeDevilledEggs]

Hi, hope you're enjoying BYC!

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..

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.

I think it was an oat or something

 

[Poultrybonkers]

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.

Except for the fact orps are a slow maturing breed....

 

[CoupeDevilledEggs]

I think it was an oat or something

I love this site Thank you!

 

[CoupeDevilledEggs]

Except for the fact orps are a slow maturing breed....

She is a ton redder than her sisters, smaller body frame, while the others are larger on body, smaller combs, nowhere near as red. I have compared to other buffs on here within her age range and their combs look significantly larger than "hers". No crows or attempts known

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I think it was an oat or something

Nice!

She looks perfect and beautiful.

 

[CoupeDevilledEggs]

Nice!

She looks perfect and beautiful.

She says ty!

 

[MommyGirl]

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

Do you still have this green queen? Would love to see an updated picture