Red face, normal?

[LightedPrism]

So this is the (i think) buff orpington. Her face is getting redder, is that normal for these guys? Sorry to bug everyone,

 

[Alex S]

From a close-up, I'm pretty sure that's a Buff. I know combs get redder when the hens are closer to their first egg, but If she's not showing any signs of discomfort... she should be fine. Keep a close eye on her for the next 3ish days. I'm not chicken doctor so others may know more

 

[LightedPrism]

I got a betterish picture. And it’s mainly the red arrow areas that worry me...

 

[Weeg]

That is completely normal. Who old thought? Often cockerels will get red faces earlier then hens, s/he also has a daily large comb, so you never know. Both genders get red faces, combs and waddles as they mature. Nothing to be worried about! Feel free to bug us anytime! Looks like a Buff to me as well! ☺

 

[LightedPrism]

How old thought? Feel free to bug us anytime! Looks like a Buff to me as well! ☺

I appreciate being able to bug you guys. They are 7 weeks now. A couple more body pictures little cruddy, but hopefully someone can tell? phoenix acts like either a very dominate female or a cockrel so i am a little worried. My daughter loves the bird *sigh*

 

[Alex S]

That's definitely normal then!

 

[Weeg]

So far, looks like a female to me. Do you see any pointed saddle or hackle feathers? Defiantly a Buff Orp to! Round and short saddle and hackle feathers mean girl, long and pointed means boy. Plus other traits if course. So far, I vote pullet.

 

[LightedPrism]

So far, looks like a female to me. Do you see any pointed saddle or hackle feathers? Defiantly a Buff Orp to! Round and short saddle and hackle feathers mean girl, long and pointed means boy. Plus other traits if course. So far, I vote pullet.

she seems round everywhere. and looking at images and her hackle and saddle feathers are round.

 

[LightedPrism]

thank you again guys for helping negate my new chicken owner worry

 

[EmmaRainboe]

she seems round everywhere. and looking at images and her hackle and saddle feathers are round.

At only 7 weeks you won't be able to see them. They usually come in at about 12-14 weeks. With a comb and wattles that big and red at 7 weeks I'm thinking cockerel.