Mixed opinions ...

[J.D]

This is a better comparison between Bunty and Clementine ...

 

[annageckos]

I see saddle and hackle feathers, so cockerel.

 

[debid]

Most of the time, when people vote pullet, what they really mean is that they see no signs of it being a cockerel. Now that the rooster feathers are easier to see, it's much more obvious. Cockerel.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I see I was way wrong. He's pretty.

 

[HattieScratchy]

I see definite saddle feathers. I'm going to say cockerel.

 

[J.D]

*update*

Bunty has officially grown up <3
He’s such a handsome chap! And so friendly too..
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He’s started crowing (not well however haha...) and his comb and wattle are much bigger.

 

[JedJackson]

*update*

Bunty has officially grown up <3
He’s such a handsome chap! And so friendly too..
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He’s started crowing (not well however haha...) and his comb and wattle are much bigger.

Wow, he is an excellent example of a buff Orpington cockerel. Definitely worth breeding if you are so inclined. Orpington males can be so slow to mature sexually and this is a prime example. I am glad you showed us the stages of his development-- it should help for future identification of large, slow-growing breeds.