Buff Orpington Gender???

[feather16]

Pretty sure I've got myself a little roo, but thought I'd ask the chick experts here this little chick I think was the last to hatch, because she was all down while her flock mates had developed feathers. And she's much smaller than the other two. But her comb started growing big and fast. I saw that Orpington hens have impressive combs, so I didn't think much of it. Long story longer.. she's 6wks on Wednesday. Is my little Audrey a boy? Lol

 

[PatrickRoo]

At 6 weeks old, that is definitely a cockerel.

Also, cockerels do have slower feather development than pullets.

 

[feather16]

At 6 weeks old, that is definitely a cockerel.

Also, cockerels do have slower feather development than pullets.

Yep, still learning.. thank you so much! Now I need a new name

 

[chickens really]

Aweee!....So cute!....Its a Cockerel...Love that picture of him...Too cute!

 

[drumstick diva]

cockerel but feathering looks rather dark for a buff orp.

 

[feather16]

Aweee!....So cute!....Its a Cockerel...Love that picture of him...Too cute!

Isn't he precious? He's so sweet and curious

 

[PatrickRoo]

cockerel but feathering looks rather dark for a buff orp.

Agreed. Maybe a Red Sex Link?

 

[junebuggena]

Agreed. Maybe a Red Sex Link?

Red sexlink males are white. Looks like a hatchery quality Buff Orpington to me.

 

[chickens really]

Not sure why it matters but it looks Orpington to me...Was not stated as a show Bird....
I think its cute!

 

[Gray Farms]

Cockerel. I've noticed that hatchery Buff Orpingtons seem to be getting darker and darker over the last few years. Likely due to breeding so many generations away from the original imports.