is my Buff Orpington a hen?

[Yay Chicks!]

Although the comb is bigger than on my 11 + week old, she looks similar otherwise and girlish to my eyes. I am certainly no expert, but I would advise not to panic yet.

 

[mom2jedi]

Hmmmm, just noticed your orp has yellow legs! Are you sure it's an orp? They should be white/pinkish. Maybe you got a buff rock instead? Where'd you get your chicks?

 

[ninakat53]

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Oh! hehe Well, that's true and she's definitely a bigger bird than the others (Ameracauna, Black Star, and two Australorps although one of the Aussies is probably a roo).

 

[bufforp89]

I would say pullet. The leg color is wrong for a buff orp though

 

[ninakat53]

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I'm not sure about anything! lol

Got my chicks from Sumner-Byrd Farm in NC. They get them from suppliers and then re-sell them. It's a great farm, and they seem to be very knowledgeable, but I'll check with them to see what they think.

 

[Buff Hooligans]

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But I have thick legs and I'm a hen. Duh! Good thing I never listen to a word you say, Ms. Thicklegged Roo Pants.

 

[LarryPQ]

Buff:

 

[ninakat53]

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Interesting -- that's two of you pointing this out now. Well, I just looked at the info on Plymouth Rocks (Buff) and they sound like fine layers too, so not a problem (assuming she's a hen).

Thanks for the comments, all. Keep 'em coming. Even the thick leg comparisons. lol

 

[sonew123]

Looks very girlie to me---

 

[Buff Hooligans]

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Laree, Sonew is my NEW best friend.