Buff Orpington Rooster?

[Josimariecolo]

4-5 months old & based on appearance we are guessing a rooster. It doesn’t act like a rooster...yet anyway. Appreciate any feedback.

 

[Gray Farms]

Not a rooster, that's a cockerel.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I believe you have a cockerel there.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's a big good looking boy.

 

[NatJ]

Not a rooster, that's a cockerel.

Yes, a male, and will be technically a rooster next year, when he's older.

 

[sourland]

cockerel

 

[featherhead007]

THIS IS A BUFF ORPINGTON ROOSTER:

 

[Gray Farms]

THIS IS A BUFF ORPINGTON ROOSTER:View attachment 1987507

Have to see the rest of the body and know the age.

 

[featherhead007]

Have to see the rest of the body and know the age.

5 years, 8.5 lbs. and have to cage Ben to take pics. won't go out tonight to do that. sorry. I already have a hen on my lap to sleep with tonight

 

[Josimariecolo]

Thank you all. The feedback is appreciated especially considering the simple natured question answered with some condescending terminology...guess we should have simply asked male or female LOL! People sure like to make themselves feel good Anyhow seems our suspicions were correct, our next question is and forgive me in advance if I fail to use the correct terminology here...however with four other hens of various breeds living with this rooster, how likely will we be able to keep him? We are able to have roosters in the city/county we live so that’s not a concern. We just don’t want want an aggressive rooster. Let me explain in further...the last rooster experience we had was due to inheriting a neighbors “pullet” who turned out to be a rooster (he showed signs he was a rooster at a very young age) as he grew older he was very aggressive towards humans as well as weaker hens. Does it matter how this particular buff orpington roo was raised for the last four months? Will he be more gentle? He’s been very socialized, always greets us etc. Sorry to sound so simple. He’s always been the more friendly & curious “chick” compared to the others his age. We really hate the thought of no longer having him around but also want do what’s best for the remainder of the flock. We did read the myths of roosters article & found some promising info. Again any feedback is welcomed & appreciated. Merry Christmas from Colorado!