Roo or Hen? Blue Orpington

[GemW]

I have asked around a little and the consensus is that this is a roo, but I wanted to check here to see if I should hold out hope or not. I ordered from a hatchery that vent sexes the chicks (obviously, I know this is not 100%). I noticed it's comb sprout and then things started clicking. This one is the least sociable. I think it's posture and strut is slightly different. It started off as the bravest for treats and such, but now just sit back and waits. hHowever, there are a few things that still have me questioning it. I actually ordered 2 bunches so most of my chicks are 6 weeks, but a few are 5 weeks (this one is 5 weeks). It is definately the smallest chick I have, even out of my 5 weekers. It is not where near the size of my buff orpington. I also see no signs of spurs development and even my hens have a dot there. So, I'm not sure. This is also my first time owning chicks, so I'm just curious if there is anything else that gives me a definite on this one yet.

 

[Tookie]

Cockerel.

 

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

it appears to be a cockeral. However this my first time as well

 

[Little Baby Bean]

Cockerel.

 

[Holdthechicken]

The redness to his comb and wattles lead to it being a male at this age, also those are some big legs and my two cockerels have had noticeably larger legs than the pullets. I’m not sure spur buds have much to do with sexing since both males and females can have them.

 

[CluckyandPeepsFlock]

That is a cockerel. He is a cutie!

 

[GemW]

Well...that's probably a bummer. Is it easier to get rid of a rooster when they are still small or when they are full grown? I assume full grown...which is good because I would like to grow him up.

 

[ColtHandorf]

Cockerel

 

[loyalcrowlist]

Well...that's probably a bummer. Is it easier to get rid of a rooster when they are still small or when they are full grown? I assume full grown...which is good because I would like to grow him up.

I've had good luck rehoming my roos at a young age, especially if they're well handled!

 

[GemW]

Are the iridescent feathers saddle feathers?