Sexing 4 week old Lavender “Orpington” i believe

[Tskyy]

When I got these babies, I was told they were Lavender Ameraucanas. But as I’m seeing them grow and develop, I’m not thinking they may be Orpingtons because of their combs. This is my first time having chickens, so I’m definitely no expert.

I think Chick #1 is a roo and Chick #2 is a pullet. Any ideas?

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[Feather queen]

I think Chick #1 is a roo and Chick #2 is a pullet. Any ideas?

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They both look like roo's to me, at 4 weeks old they shouldn't have that much comb growth.

Sorry

 

[MountainWoman73]

I agree, two cockerels. The first one for sure a boy and the second one I'm 75% sure. Not sure they're Orpingtons either, although I'm not that familiar with Orpingtons. Depends on where you got them, but my first guess would have been something like blue Australorp or blue rock.

 

[Plumfig]

I think Chick #1 is a roo and Chick #2 is a pullet. Any ideas?

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They are darker than our Lavender Orpingtons, but I'm estimating both males also.

 

[gimmie birdies]

Not orpingtons, but I would say EE, some people get EE and Ameraucanas mixed up.

 

[BastyPutt]

Not orpingtons, but I would say EE, some people get EE and Ameraucanas mixed up.

Probably more likely to be some variation of heritage mix opposed to an EE. Def not a lavender or blue Orpington. The red light might account for some of the color variation, but both would have slate legs, which these do not.

With a single comb and yellow legs it's going to be unlikely this bird will achieve the one and only EE qualification, which is to lay a colored egg.

It's an older post, but I'd bet the first is a cockerel and second s pullet.

@Feather queen any updated pics of these feathered friends?

 

[Feather queen]

@Feather queen any updated pics of these feathered friends?

sorry but those are not my cute little chicks