Could this 3.5 week Lavender Orp be a he?

[FattySmough]

Hello.

I've noticed that my 3.5 week old chick (who I think is a lavender orpington) has started to develop a larger comb than its brooder-mates, and is developing some size and color in the wattles. They have also been rather slow to feather. Can anyone tell yet if this bird is a male? Or is it too early to tell? I'm leaning towards male right now.

 

[african chickens]

its har der to tell at this age but leaning towards pullet due to the tail feather development
can you take a pic of the wing spread out

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I’m thinking male, but it’s a bit early to be certain.

 

[FattySmough]

its har der to tell at this age but leaning towards pullet due to the tail feather development
can you take a pic of the wing spread out

Sure, here's a picture of each wing.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Hello.

I've noticed that my 3.5 week old chick (who I think is a lavender orpington) has started to develop a larger comb than its brooder-mates, and is developing some size and color in the wattles. They have also been rather slow to feather. Can anyone tell yet if this bird is a male? Or is it too early to tell? I'm leaning towards male right now.

Cockerel. That's quite abit of comb, & wattle growth.

 

[Holdthechicken]

My lavender Orpington chick is just a week or two behind, so following would love to see how this chick grows!

 

[african chickens]

Sure, here's a picture of each wing.

those wings just give me more of a reason to believe pullet
the comb isn't a huge telltale sign at this age but the wings and tail feathers are

 

[ChicFil- A]

Hello.

I've noticed that my 3.5 week old chick (who I think is a lavender orpington) has started to develop a larger comb than its brooder-mates, and is developing some size and color in the wattles. They have also been rather slow to feather. Can anyone tell yet if this bird is a male? Or is it too early to tell? I'm leaning towards male right now.

I see the rounded tail feathers . I’m going to guess hen from what I’ve read lately.

 

[FattySmough]

It seems that there's some conflicting opinions. I added a poll so I can get more opinions without requiring everyone to leave a reply.

 

[FattySmough]

Cockerel. That's quite abit of comb, & wattle growth.

I'm still leaning towards cockerel as well, as I've never had a pullet get this much comb and wattle so early.