Is this a Splash Orpington? Hen or rooster?

[melissathib]

Oh, the two in the picture above this one aren't mine. They were posted by someone else as an age comparison. But, boo hoo! I was sure hoping this would be a hen! Such a pretty baby! And, yeah, there's a black feather on the chest and one on the back. Kinda interesting!

 

[melissathib]

And, if you don't mind me asking, what are you looking at that lets you know it's a rooster? This is all brand new to me and I would love to know!

 

[ChickNanny13]

The age vs the comb & wattle development and how red it is. Sorry about the other pic, not reading well here.

 

[ChickNanny13]

PS... The thickness of the legs & you will be seeing the hackle & streamers develop, this is where I get confused. This is where I get confused but it's the feather on the back at the base of the tail (streamers) and the neck feathering (hackle) will be slender/narrow compared to those of a hen. Someone with more experience will correct my location of streamers & hackle feathering, can never get those two straight

 

[melissathib]

Okie doke! Thanks! I love new information!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Love Lavender coloring, hope to be getting a Lavender Orpington PULLET this Sept....Will see. I've had to rehome a Cockerel, he was so handsome & hated to rehome him.

 

[LyonsZoo]

I have two lavender and one blue Orpinton chickens. Theyare 5-6 weeks old. I have been toldthat the blue could possiblybe a cockeraland the two lavenders are pullets. Opinions please. Thanks

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[LyonsZoo]

I have two lavender and one blue Orpinton chickens. Theyare 5-6 weeks old. I have been toldthat the blue could possiblybe a cockeraland the two lavenders are pullets. Opinions please. Thanks

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[LyonsZoo]

My 2 lavenders

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[LyonsZoo]

Sorry guys.........not sure what Idid when posting. I am new to this. The first post is my blue and the third and fourth are my lavenders. Sorry for the confusion.