*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[Wyorp Rock]

We are a first time chicken family and enjoying the experience so far. I was wondering if any of you BO experts could help me determine if she is a he/she. Gigi is 5 weeks old.

I'm not an expert, but at 5wks old, I say boy.

He's a cutie though

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I'd say boy too.

 

[Eeyorewwjd]

I'm not an expert, but at 5wks old, I say boy.

He's a cutie though

The comb is so big so that has me thinking boy too. I'm hoping it's just a fast growing girl but I think I'm just in denial. (We can't have roosters in our city). We ordered 10 hens from a hatchery and are crossing our fingers for no roosters but I know it's not 100%. Only time will tell....egg or crow eventually we will know.

 

[akwood14]

Can you post some photos?

Two 10 week old buffs!! Thoughts please... pullets or cockerels?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Two 10 week old buffs!! Thoughts please... pullets or cockerels?

Pullets

 

[akwood14]

Pullets

That's what I like to hear!! Thank you!! How did you determine, if you don't mind me asking? I'm new with this breed!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's what I like to hear!! Thank you!! How did you determine, if you don't mind me asking? I'm new with this breed!!

Roosters would have a much bigger comb by now.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I agree!
@akwood14 you have some pretty pullets

 

[henmania]

Is it me or is this normal? I've been away for a good 3 weeks and the family have been watching the chickens.

Her feathers on the back look a bit less fluffy and golden, seems discoloured. I think some feathers might have fallen off as it's been quite hot.

I flipped her over and saw her skin is pinkish and wrinkly and a few tail ends still in there.

Is it just me?

 

[smudge]

Is it me or is this normal? I've been away for a good 3 weeks and the family have been watching the chickens.

Her feathers on the back look a bit less fluffy and golden, seems discoloured. I think some feathers might have fallen off as it's been quite hot.

I flipped her over and saw her skin is pinkish and wrinkly and a few tail ends still in there.

Is it just me?

I see signs of missing/broken feathers - do you have a rooster/cockerel?

Is this one low on the pecking order?