Lavender Orpington Roo or Hen?

[nnheacox]

Thinking this is a Roo? Approximately 8wks.

 

[JedJackson]

Maybe, but I wouldn't say definitely. I've seen pullets of this variety comb up early. So I'd give it a chance. If you see a growth spurt or deeper coloring in the comb in the next few weeks then I would say it is a cockerel.

 

[nnheacox]

Maybe, but I wouldn't say definitely. I've seen pullets of this variety comb up early. So I'd give it a chance. If you see a growth spurt or deeper coloring in the comb in the next few weeks then I would say it is a cockerel.

We have another lavender Orpington but it’s comb is smaller and paler and has longer tail feathers and no distinguishable wattles yet, but they couple be a couple of days to a week apart in age, so it has me curious.

 

[osint2026]

Thinking this is a Roo? Approximately 8wks.

I wouldn't say that yet

 

[SilverBirds]

Maybe, but I wouldn't say definitely. I've seen pullets of this variety comb up early. So I'd give it a chance. If you see a growth spurt or deeper coloring in the comb in the next few weeks then I would say it is a cockerel.

Agreed.

 

[nnheacox]

Adding some updated pics! Last pic is both of our LO together.

 

[GlicksChicks]

Adding some updated pics! Last pic is both of our LO together.

Judging by the wattles being that big, not just the comb, that is a roo. Lavender chickens are gorgeous!

 

[nnheacox]

Judging by the wattles being that big, not just the comb, that is a roo. Lavender chickens are gorgeous!

They are! They’re my sweetest ones. Both like to come and sit with me. I’m seriously debating keeping him… we’ve already rehomed three other roos of different breeds.

 

[GlicksChicks]

They are! They’re my sweetest ones. Both like to come and sit with me. I’m seriously debating keeping him… we’ve already rehomed three other roos of different breeds.

I love my Buff Orpingtons. They are 14 weeks old. I bought the 4 as pullets and 2 ended up being roos. I sais, heck, I can have 2 more. 3 roosters with 21 hens, I think that will work.

One of my BO hens walks up to me slowly when I am squatting ot sitting in the coop/run and she will rest her head on my lap as I scratch her stomach and back. She is the sweetest!