Buff Orpingtons Pullet or Roo??

[Weeg]

I'm saying pullets for now, especially for the first one, the rest look like pullets.

Tail isn't that unusual. It's a female Squirrel Tail, only a disqualification if you're showing.
Tail shape varies from bird to bird.
4 weeks old.
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Interesting, I've never seen this in an BO, so the information is great. Thanks!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Interesting, I've never seen this in an BO, so the information is great. Thanks!

You're welcome. Squirrel tail is usually longer, & held pretty high.

Roosters will have a classic Curle like a squirrel held high.

 

[havingagreatflockingtime]

All are pullets. I'm not compelled sure if Louise is a BO. She could just be a unique one, but that tail and her build are throwing me off. Maybe some kind of mix? Is she the same size as the rest? @MysteryChicken @Overo Mare may be able to shed some light on Louises breed.

All are pullets. I'm not compelled sure if Louise is a BO. She could just be a unique one, but that tail and her build are throwing me off. Maybe some kind of mix? Is she the same size as the rest? @MysteryChicken @Overo Mare may be able to shed some light on Louises breed.

The tail is confusing me. She is similar color when you see her in person. Leslie was the biggest, but Louise seems to be catching up. She is definitely longer.

 

[havingagreatflockingtime]

You're welcome. Squirrel tail is usually longer, & held pretty high.

Roosters will have a classic Curle like a squirrel held high.

This is helpful!! Thanks so much. Everyone has been great! I am attaching three clear side profiles of Louise.

 

[MysteryChicken]

This is helpful!! Thanks so much. Everyone has been great! I am attaching three clear side profiles of Louise.

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Tail has good angle, but is long. She should grow into it, if not, she'll look unique.

You're welcome.

 

[Vickischics]

Congratulations on your Pullets. Thwy will bless you with lots of eggs. Even the Buff Orph mix.

 

[havingagreatflockingtime]

I am updating this post. All three, including Louise with the long unusual tail, are hens. Leslie was the final hen to lay an egg today at 6 months and 2 weeks old.

 

[cherrynberry]

I am updating this post. All three, including Louise with the long unusual tail, are hens. Leslie was the final hen to lay an egg today at 6 months and 2 weeks old.

Pretty early layers either way!

 

[havingagreatflockingtime]

Pretty early layers either way!

Very early! Tina was the first at 22 weeks