Flat head = possible rooster?

Woodlit

In the Brooder
11 Years
Jan 4, 2009
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Kunkletown, PA
Last wednesday I picked up my chicks from the post office. 2 Leghorns, 2 RIR's, 2 orpingtons, and 2 wyandottes. I've noticed that the orpingtons both have a flatter head than the rest of the chicks. One has a much higher crown than the other, but both show this trait. I'm wondering if this is just a trait of the particular breed, or perhaps maybe this is a possiblilty of a young rooster. I had them sexed for females, but I know there is always the possibility of getting a rooster in the mix. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
-Woodlit
 
Just in case anybody read this a couple of months ago and was wondering just as I was...
Yes, the flat headed baby chick turned out to be a rooster. It was pretty obvious a couple of weeks later, but now at just over 14 weeks old its hard to miss :)
Its funny listening to him trying to compete with the neighbor's rooster. He as the melody, but his tone and volume aren't there yet hehe :)
rooster.jpg

Sorry about the bad pic quality
 

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