I have three lavender orpingtons that are about 17 weeks old and they are the only breed out of my fall chicks that I'm unable to 100% figure out.....I believe I have two roosters and one hen. Thanks in advance!
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x2I believe your guesses are correct.#1 and #3 are cockerels, and #2 is likely a pullet.
~Alex
Two cockerels and one pullet as you say.
Here’s a photo showing the main difference between roo and hen
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As you can see the pullet has rounded feathers and the cockerel has sharp pointed feathers.
Hahaha yeah I can't seem to see pointy saddle or hackle feathers on them yet all my others chicks have grown them ha but my friend had some lavenders that we thought for the longest time could be hens which were notTwo cockerels and one pullet as you say.
Here’s a photo showing the main difference between roo and hen
View attachment 1636560
As you can see the pullet has rounded feathers and the cockerel has sharp pointed feathers.