Guesses on the gender of this 12-week old Buff Orpington?

[furryfolk]

Hello everyone. I'm new to this chicken keeping thing and really enjoying it thus far. Trying to determine if my 12-week old Buff Orpington is a cockerel and thought I'd solicit some experienced chicken keeper's opinions.

Here are a few photos...

Thanks everyone!

 

[cafarmgirl]

The dark gold color, huge legs, and the amount of red in the face/comb/wattles at only 12 weeks make me think roo.

 

[furryfolk]

Yeah, I was afraid of that. I don't think the neighbors will be happy, but we have some friends that can put him to good use. Thank you for your reply!

 

[Wyandottes7]

I agree with Cafarmgirl, "it" looks like a possible rooster.

 

[Chicka and Co]

Yeah, I'm thinking rooster as he has large legs.

 

[Chook girl]

Hi was looking for a hand raised a buff Orpington
rooster and hen about that age.where did he come from? I'm on sunshine coat and think I read you were too?

 

[furryfolk]

I am in central North Carolina. Wish I could pass him along to someone who could use him.

 

[Chook girl]

Oh I am Sunshine Coast qld so guess a bit far.

 

[MamaSilkie]

How did this turn out?? My Buff Orpingtons are 11 weeks and I'm obsessively trying to figure out what they are. I'd love to know if yours was a boy or girl after all!

 

[furryfolk]

It turned out to be a roo! We found a nice home for him on a local farm.