Can't Believe It - 6 week Old Pullet Crowing?

[alknoll]

Both are cockerels.

following this thread, how do you know?

 

[Sammi_0411]

At 6 weeks.....the comb and wattle development is most definately a boy plus u said it crows xx

 

[The Happster]

Look at those wattles and comb.
Both are Buff Orpington.

 

[bcorps]

LOL, well son of a...... this changes everything.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

If these are only six week old chicks then those combs are huge and quite red! Definitely both boys. Depending on the hatchery you can expect around 90% accuracy if they’ve vent sexed the chicks as day olds. This means 1 in10 will be boys.

 

[bcorps]

Guess I'm going to have a cuddly rooster then....right after these pics, "he" jumped into my arms and squatted down for a cuddle.

 

[The Happster]

LOL, well son of a...... this changes everything.

Pretty common occurrence.
I'm assuming these are your only two.
Would you be willing to re-home them, eat them?

Guess I'm going to have a cuddly rooster then....right after these pics, "he" jumped into my arms and squatted down for a cuddle.

Welcome to Orpington cockerels.
The greatest breed ever.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Heres my new buff gal rehomed her shes 18 months apparently

 

[bcorps]

Pretty common occurrence.
I'm assuming these are your only two.
Would you be willing to re-home them, eat them?

Welcome to Orpington cockerels.
The greatest breed ever.

Honestly, I think I may have another roo, if the red comb and wattles at this age are the giveaway....that one doesn't act like a boss though, the way these two have. These two started fighting with each other at 2 weeks old.

Despite my best efforts, I have gotten a bit attached to these two, and the runt hen. Call me a softie, but they're not on the menu. I can see some rehoming happening.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Send a pic of other suspect?