How many boys

[mom'sfolly]

Please be patient, this is my first time posting a picture. All the chicks are 5 weeks old

#1 Buff Orp

Same buff

Both RIR, i think they are both boys

All of them

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Big Buff is at least 1/3 larger than the other buff orp chicks. It is also my favorite, very calm and sweet. And yes, the RIR always looks at us like that. I think if it were bigger we would be on the menu!!!

 

[eggchel]

I think that you are correct..... 3 boys there.

 

[mom'sfolly]

Do you think the RIR on the right in the last picture could be a girl?? I really wanted one of them to be female.

 

[kentuckysilkies]

1 Buff Orp Roo
2 Buff Orp Pullets
1 RIR Roo
1 RIR Pullet

Too early to tell about the Buff Silkie

 

[speckledhen]

I agree with Tom on the RIR pullet. Look at the legs-the cockerel on the left has much thicker legs as well as larger comb and wattles.

 

[hinkjc]

Yup, I agree with Tom too. Sorry Chel

Jody

 

[MissPrissy]

I agree as well.

 

[mom'sfolly]

I'm glad one of the RIRs is a pullet. Big Buff is the sweetest little guy, he's mothering a week old chick I picked up yesterday. I have four silkies, I'm just going to wait and see who gives me eggs with those. Thanks for the help.

 

[eggchel]

Yes, I think that you are right guys, my bad.

Her upright stance looks like a cockerel, but I forgot that all our RIR pullets behaved like that. Yes, her legs look much more feminine than the cockerel's.