Is there a way to determine the sex of Lavender Orpington chicks that are two days old?

[SkiboJeff]

I'm new to chickens and someone near me has 5 straight run Lavender Orpinton chicks for sale on Craigslist. They were born on 2/9 and 2/10. Is there any way to determine their sex? What should I look for to determine if they really are healthy LO's?

 

[Northwest_Wannabe]

I'm not sure you're able to feather sex Orpingtons, but I could be wrong. health wise make sure they're lively, two working legs underneath them (not splayed), bright eyes, cheeping a little bit, no cross-beaks, no wounds or pasty butt.

Maybe also ask to see the parents?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Too young to gender ID. Orpingtons can not be feather sexed. Agree with above poster about looking for signs of good health. Will they send you photos of the chicks? You can post them here. People respond pretty quick usually.

 

[SkiboJeff]

This is the photo they are showing. Any opinions?

 

[SkiboJeff]

Too young to gender ID. Orpingtons can not be feather sexed. Agree with above poster about looking for signs of good health. Will they send you photos of the chicks? You can post them here. People respond pretty quick usually.

Photo attached

 

[EmmaRainboe]

This is the photo they are showing. Any opinions?

Unfortunately it’s too young to be sexed. Sure is a cutie though. Orpingtons can’t be feather sexed.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

This is the photo they are showing. Any opinions?

Looks like a lavender orpington. Bright eyes and looks healthy in the photo. You will have to take your chances on the genders though! Good luck!

 

[Ladyxan]

Emma says: Orpingtons mature fast so by 6 weeks they should be able to tell by the comb /wattles. In my experience the roosters tails start to grow faster...the girls tend to have a round rump until about 16 weeks...so if I was picking from straight run I'd avoid any that have tail feathers.

 

[Ladyxan]

Another BYC said:
Post in thread 'English Lavender Orpington (sex?)'
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/english-lavender-orpington-sex.1376962/post-22689793

 

[BellasBackyardRanch]

If you take a picture of the wing that helps to identify the sex.