Hen or Roo? 5 week old Isabel Orpington

[Mamaquack6]

Here is my Isabel Orpington at around five weeks. What say you? Roo or Hen, or too early to tell? My other two orpingtons are shorter and rounder. I tried uploading pics from yesterday where he looks taller with thicker legs, but they aren't uploading. Thanks!

 

[fluffycrow]

Cockerel

 

[Mamaquack6]

I think so too. I bought them with a hen guarantee, and the breeder wants me to wait two more months. I understand, but this seems clear as day.

 

[CaliforniaMountainChicks]

I agree with cockerel

 

[fluffycrow]

I think so too. I bought them with a hen guarantee, and the breeder wants me to wait two more months. I understand, but this seems clear as day.

May I ask at what age they were sold, and how the breeder was able to sex them?

 

[Mamaquack6]

May I ask at what age they were sold, and how the breeder was able to sex them?

They were a week old, and she didn't sex them, she sold them as a straight run but for an extra fee she will let you swap them out for a hen if you get a roo. I'd rather do it sooner instead of waiting two more months.

 

[Tretinker]

I get that Orps are harder to sex, I had a really late bloomer but that's incredibly roo like and I too would want to switch earlier than later.

She's got nothing to lose if he turned out to be she so not sure what her problem is.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I agree, I believe you have a little cockerel. He's a cutie.