Sexing black Orpington 3 weeks

[mellissa]

Hi
I got given some Orpington eggs only one hatched. I’m not familiar with orps as I only raise leghorns. Anyone know what sex this chick is? I’m leaning towards cockerel but as I said not familiar with Orpingtons.

 

[Cyprus]

I'm seeing a cockerel.
Big, big comb for three weeks.
I have a friend who raises large fowl Black Orpingtons.

 

[Alexandra33]

3 weeks is still a bit too early. There's still time margin for change, or lack thereof.

I will say that's quite the pronounced comb for one so young, though. Definitely something to keep an eye on, since Orps are known slow-developers! Please keep us updated.

~Alex

 

[mellissa]

I'm seeing a cockerel.
Big, big comb for three weeks.
I have a friend who raises large fowl Black Orpingtons.

Quite nutty too and he’s already attacking hand. My leghorns never do that.

 

[sassysarah]

Can't be sure at this young age but I'm seeing signs of Cockerel now.

 

[AlleysChicks]

The black one needs a couple more weeks, still has a yellow small comb. The blue is definitely a cockerel.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Larger combs at that age often means boys. They should turn pink by 5 weeks, and red after that. Females will have a yellow orange comb much longer.

 

[mellissa]

These chicks hatched together 3 x leghorns and 1 black orp. Check out difference in combs which is just adding to my confusion

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Those with pink combs are generally males at that age.

 

[mellissa]

Those with pink combs are generally males at that age.

Yeh I’m thinking 4 males. The combs are just too big on the leghorns. And I’ve can generally sex black n blue leghorns as the pullets look they’re wearing eyeliner boys don’t.