Lavender Orpington help

[Linzie381]

I posted a couple weeks ago asking about a couple chicks. The bantam is definitely a Cockerel, started crowing every so often a few days ago. But this one I'm still not sure about. "She" is about 12 weeks old. Any input would be great!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I think it's a pullet. A cockerel would be much redder at that age.

 

[Linzie381]

I think it's a pullet. A cockerel would be much redder at that age.

Oh I really hope so. This is my first LO and I've wanted one for years. She's definitely fluffier than some of my other for sure girls.

 

[thecatumbrella]

I'm leaning roo, sorry. That's a lot of comb for 12 weeks, and her legs are like pretty chunky. But it ain't over till it's over! Hoping you get your pullet in the end.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Orpington combs are tricky. I would vote pullet until there is more evidence of cockerel.

 

[Linzie381]

Orpington combs are tricky. I would vote pullet until there is more evidence of cockerel.

Yes, the comb is throwing me off. "She" isn't showing any other roo characteristics. Besides the chunky legs. But I was looking at pics online and some pullets have chunkier legs. Maybe these pics show the tail better? It's so hard to get a good pic.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Their shreddy feathers don’t help. I had a confusing Lavender once let me see if I can find the thread…I swore it was a rooster but she’s still laying eggs

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Ok here is the thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/lavender-orpington-roo.1514828/page-4

If you skip to page three you can see side by side photos. My cockerel had more developed tail feathers at about the same age yours is

 

[Linzie381]

Ok here is the thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/lavender-orpington-roo.1514828/page-4

If you skip to page three you can see side by side photos. My cockerel had more developed tail feathers at about the same age yours is

Ooohh, that's interesting! I'm really hopeful! Weeks ago I thought for sure she was a he, but as time went on I started second guessing myself. I took a gamble on what I thought were 2 LOs and ended up with 1 and a bantam. He's definitely a boy but really cute. Sadly he will have to find a new home though. We live in a neighborhood and can't have roos. Pic of our little Nugget.

 

[DSJMHenDen]

I'm not saying cockerel, but I am going to say that is more comb and a redder comb than my lavender orpington has at 22 weeks I only have 1 though, so not a huge pool of comparison to go off of.