Orpington gender

[karint]

I have some very distinct feather length in my 5 orpingtons that hatched. Is it possible to tell gender in Orpington based on wing feathers? Only asking because there is a big difference. The one chick has very long feathers, one has medium and the other three very little feathering even though they were the first to hatch.

 

[JedJackson]

Feather sexing won't work with Orpingtons. Some of the chicks are developing faster than others, and it's not an indication of gender.

 

[karint]

Feather sexing won't work with Orpingtons. Some of the chicks are developing faster than others, and it's not an indication of gender.

That actually makes me feel much better. I prefer when it’s not an indication I just want to enjoy my chicks and not stress that only one is a girl lol. Thanks.

 

[JedJackson]

Yes, enjoy them while they're still cute fluffballs. It will be a few weeks before signs of their genders will start showing.

 

[karint]

Yes, enjoy them while they're still cute fluffballs. It will be a few weeks before signs of their genders will start showing.

Thanks so much for clarifying.