Pullet or Roo?

[MysteryChik]

We bought what were supposed to be four Buff orpington pullets 19 weeks ago, sold as "day old chicks" at southern states. One of our "pullets" have a much longer comb and watles than our other three. what do you think is she actually a she, or is she actually a HE? Have one of the others beside for comparison. They do make two different noises, but we haven't heard any crowing. thanks in advance.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Comb and wattle at 19 weeks is normal for a pullet... that being said, a photo of the whole bird in a natural, standing position is needed.
Also, looking more like buff Orpington from what can be seen

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Could you get a standing side picture and a picture of the saddle feathers?

 

[junebuggena]

Both pullets. One is ready to start laying any day now.

 

[junebuggena]

One is more mature and developed than the other. Just like with people, they don't all hit puberty at exactly the same time. One of your girls is an early bloomer.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

why do you think such a difference in the size of the combs and wattles?

Individual variation and difference in maturity

 

[Studio2770]

I'd say to look for signs of squatting than crowing with the one with a bigger comb. You would've known weeks ago if you had a boy.

 

[MysteryChik]

Comb and wattle at 19 weeks is normal for a pullet... that being said, a photo of the whole bird in a natural, standing position is needed.
Also, looking more like buff Orpington from what can be seen

UGGHH have to edit.. I meant to but Buffs.. my mind is in a hundred different places!

 

[MysteryChik]

Both pullets. One is ready to start laying any day now.

Thank you, you are ALWAYS so helpful, and knowledgeable!

 

[MysteryChik]

Both pullets. One is ready to start laying any day now.

why do you think such a difference in the size of the combs and wattles?