Buff Orpington Gender 11-12 weeks old

[JennTBo]

New chicken owner, I assumed this beauty was a roo when the comb began to develop faster than the other BO in the group. Then someone suggested that it may still be a hen. We will keep our new friend no matter the sex but wondered what more exp. chicken folks thought?
photos are over the last week so 11-12 weeks old

 

[sourland]

It's a cockerel.

 

[orloffer]

I agree, I am seeing the beginnings of saddle feathers.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Cockerel ... The comb/wattles are sizable and so very red

 

[Sahraschweiss]

Looks just like my 9-10 week old buff orpington cockerel. Definitely a cockerel.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Looks just like my 9-10 week old buff orpington cockerel. Definitely a cockerel.
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Love it when one loves being the center of the photo

 

[HappyClucker7]

Yep, you have a very handsome cockerel.

 

[JennTBo]

Thanks everyone - his demeanor is very rooster like which is the biggest indicator but appreciate the more experienced advice from the group.