Chicken issues

[rwtucker]

Hello all-

I am new to this site and the fun of backyard chickens. I recently purchased what was thought to be two buff orpington female chicks from an individual. I believe one is actually a rooster and the other seems to have issues with her feathers. Can someone offer some advice on these chicks. They are both 5 weeks old.

 

[Odelia]

I am sorry but neither of those look like buff orpingtons. They both appear to be white!

 

[rwtucker]

the picture is bad...they def aren't white...they are more yellow...more concerned with the feathering issue and if the one with a big comb is a roo

 

[keesmom]

The one with the large comb is a cockerel. Does the other have green legs? Can't tell on my phone. That one's feathers don't look too odd.

 

[rwtucker]

yes she has green legs....what does that mean?

 

[junebuggena]

Orpingtons of any color have pink feet. The one with a big comb is a cockerel. The one in back looks like it might have a pea comb, so it's probably an easter egger. Easter Egger cockerels can take longer to feather than other breeds.

 

[keesmom]

yes she has green legs....what does that mean?

Green legs and pea comb indicate Easter Egger. When you look at that comb does it look like it has a single ridge or 3?

 

[rwtucker]

Here are some close up shots of its comb...really need to know if it is a girl or boy?

 

[junebuggena]

Give it a few more weeks to know for sure, but right now, it looks like a little boy.