Buff Orpington Pullets actually Cockerels?

[pine_lore]

Hi All,

About 8 weeks ago I brought home 6 chicks - all (supposedly) pullets. I have 4 sex-linked (2 ISA Browns + 2 Black Stars) and 2 Buff Orpingtons. As they've grown, it's clear that at least one of the BOs is actually a Cockerel. He's started crowing so yea, I certainly have at least one boy! However, I'm concerned I've won the BO Rooster lottery: I think my second BO may also be a cockerel.

Below I'll share images of these two birds (confirmed cockerel and suspected cockerel). I'd love to get the opinions of some experts here!

I guess what throws me off is that the Suspected Cockerel hasn't shown any signs of crowing. That being said, Suspected Cockerel does tend to be a bit more aggressive than the rest of the birds.

Confirmed Cockerel (he started crowing last week)

Suspected Cockerel(?)

Suspected Cockerel on Left, Confirmed Cockerel on Right

Confirmed Cockerel on Left, Suspected Cockerel on Right

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Yea, those are cockerels.

 

[JedJackson]

I agree with Frazzemrat. Both are cockerels.

 

[pine_lore]

Thanks JedJackson and Frazzemrat. I can do one but two ain't gonna work with this little flock. Now to figure that out.

 

[K0k0shka]

I agree, both are cockerels. Onset of crowing isn't a good indicator. They can crow anywhere between a couple weeks old and close to a year old, it's very individual. My Orpingtons from last year, the first one started crowing at less than 2 months old, and the last at 5 months old, and they all hatched together.

 

[JedJackson]

Thanks JedJackson and Frazzemrat. I can do one but two ain't gonna work with this little flock. Now to figure that out.

If all else fails, you could post a Craigslist as to rehome one or both. We also have a forum in here for that: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/animals-in-need-of-free-re-homing.16182/

 

[pine_lore]

If all else fails, you could post a Craigslist as to rehome one or both. We also have a forum in here for that: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/animals-in-need-of-free-re-homing.16182/

Thank you!