Lavender Orpington gender age 4 weeks

[ladysuggs]

I have 3 lavender Orpington chicks age 4 weeks. My guess is 2 boys and 1 girl. But maybe all boys. Thoughts?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I'd wait a few more weeks. Lavender Orpington pullets can sometimes have pinker combs. Male combs will generally turn red by 5-7 weeks, and females will generally remain pink.

 

[Party_Chicken]

It’s to early to tell.

 

[Painted Calls]

Post updated pics at 6 weeks, showing combs and wattles.

 

[ladysuggs]

I'd wait a few more weeks. Lavender Orpington pullets can sometimes have pinker combs. Male combs will generally turn red by 5-7 weeks, and females will generally remain pink.

Does size matter on combs at this age? I have 1 that has a much bigger comb than the other 2

 

[Poultrybonkers]

They look like cockerels and with very poor feather quality

 

[ladysuggs]

Would that be from genetics? I bought hatching eggs from someone. I hatched 2 from my own flock (diff breed) and their feathers look much better.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Would that be from genetics? I bought hatching eggs from someone. I hatched 2 from my own flock (diff breed) and their feathers look much better.

Happens when you don't outcross to black every few gens.

 

[ladysuggs]

Way over my head. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.

 

[Leatherworker]

They look like cockerels and with very poor feather quality

I had one of 11 that took awhile for all the feathers to come out. These look like that. Just a little slower growing and getting the feathering all out. Only my opinion as I had one like that. Shes very beautiful now Give them time and love on them.