Calico Orpington, gender? Update he just strarted crowing!

[NandosMom]

Calico Orpington near 6 months. Seeking anyone who has experience with this somewhat rare breed to weigh in on gender? Please explain your opinion. Really needing a keen eye here. Much appreciated.

 

[black_cat]

At 6 months, that's a girl based on comb, but the feathering looks a bit suspicious.

 

[britesidefarm]

Pullet

 

[The Happster]

Cockerel!

 

[NandosMom]

At 6 months, that's a girl based on comb, but the feathering looks a bit suspicious.

Do you have experience with this breed?

 

[NandosMom]

Cockerel!

I'm getting 50/50 mixed replies here and FB. Why do you so answer? Do you have experience with this breed?

 

[black_cat]

Do you have experience with this breed?

Nope. I'm, not talking about color, I just think that the saddle and hackle feathers are making me unsure.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Cockerel. I'm seeing male specific feathering.

 

[NandosMom]

Cockerel!

What makes you say so?

 

[black_cat]

I'm getting 50/50 mixed replies here and FB. Why do you so answer? Do you have experience with this breed?

We answer because we are both experienced in sexing chickens.