Help sexing 7 week Orpingtons

[Bnichols89]

Hi everyone, we have two 7-week old Orpingtons (we think). The black one is quite a bit bigger than the grey/blue one despite only being a day apart, which makes us think it could be a rooster. Any thoughts/observations on what sex they might be would be greatly appreciated - it's our first time raising chicks!

 

[HappyClucker7]

They are both cockerels.

 

[Bnichols89]

They are both cockerels.

Thanks for your help! What are the things you’re noticing to know they’re both cockerels?

 

[HappyClucker7]

Thanks for your help! What are the things you’re noticing to know they’re both cockerels?

Their combs and wattles are already getting big and red. Girls would have not wattles, very little comb, and be completely pale.

 

[Bnichols89]

Their combs and wattles are already getting big and red. Girls would have not wattles, very little comb, and be completely pale.

That’s so helpful thank you. I knew that the cockerels would have bigger/redder combs and wattles but wasn’t sure what age these would be showing so now I know!

 

[bhawk-23]

Hijacking this post to see if my Orpington is able to be guessed yet.

7.5 weeks old. Was told Crele Orpington but it was broody hatched so all I know is it's not a Buff. Lol

 

[HappyClucker7]

Hijacking this post to see if my Orpington is able to be guessed yet.

7.5 weeks old. Was told Crele Orpington but it was broody hatched so all I know is it's not a Buff. Lol

Pullet, and it's a lavender Orp.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Agreed.

 

[bhawk-23]

Pullet, and it's a lavender Orp.

Thank you, I was wondering if she was a Lavender.

Agreed.

Yay!