Can you tell if this is a male or female?

nikkimarie

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8 Years
May 5, 2011
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I have two buff orpington's that I was told at purchase were female, but I am starting to think one might not be a female. They have similar mannerisms, however, today I came home to the one sitting with a leg and wing out....not quite girl like! LOL. They both eat and drink well and are always cuddling together.

The one bird is very fluffy and not much of a comb showing yet. The other one is the one in question and is pictured below. There is a more defined comb and not quite as fluffy yet.

The chicks were born on 4/11, so just about 4 weeks old. They are so sweet and cuddly, I am not sure what to do if it is a boy as we cannot keep a male in the city.

I am new to this as these are my first chicks. Can anyone assist me with this?

Thank you!!

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Orpington legs are all huge. Just once, want to see someone say "No comb, but with those legs yeah... roo!"
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I have to say you got yourself a boy....my 4 week old BO pullet has no comb and already looks like a mother hen with her fluffy backside
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I know how you feel though....I also got a surprise roo in my flock of "guaranteed" pullets
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