Buff Orpington--Bobby or Beatrice?

[GullibleChick]

So...over the summer I posted pics of my handsome RIR cockerels that were supposed to be girls. They have gone to loving homes where they each have their own flock. I mentioned I had purchased a pair of buffs that were sexed by, ahem, a key on a string. One was killed by the neighbor's dog and the other is a big fluffy thing at 4 months. I have been certain this bird was a cockerel and then I was certain it was a pullet. Now I am throwing my hands in the air and posting a pic. This is Bea at about three months. If I can corner her/him, I will try for a more recent one.

Some background: my husband went looking for Beatrice one evening because he didn't see her in the box. Turns out one of the other two hens (black sex-links) was sitting on her. Beatrice likes to fluff up her feathers and is occasionally seen on top of the other hens. I have heard that aggressive hens will do this, though, so not a fully determining factor. Haven't heard any crowing, but Bea has some large legs.

If this pic doesn't help, I will try to grab another one. Thanks in advance.

 

[mom2jedi]

Your picture didn't post correctly....

 

[The Chicken People]

My husband thinks its a Roo!

 

[The Lisser]

That is a tough one. The body is definitely shaped like a cockerel. Don't see any saddle or hackle feathers yet, though.

I am voting Bobby.

 

[GullibleChick]

That figures. Anyone want a handsome 4-month-old buff? Live in a subdivision, etc...

 

[wordgirl]

Sorry - I think that's a roo.

 

[donrae]

I also vote roo.

 

[Nava]

Bobby

 

[Lbrad7]

Bobby roo.

 

[sourland]

Bobby!