Splash Orpington Hen or Roo?

[chicknerd]

I bought this bird in May as a 5 week old Splash Oripington. This bird is at least 24 weeks old. 'It' has not laid a single egg, but neither has it crowed. I thought it was a hen until those saddle feathers came in, very late. Now I am not so sure.

Any thoughts?

Here 'it' is from another view

 

[kari_dawn]

I don't think that really looks like a splash orpington, but it is a rooster.

 

[Peachesbabychick]

Not a splash orp for sure! 100% roo. Pretty though.

 

[Alexis]

Definitely a roo, and doesn't look at all like a splash orpington. He's sure a beauty though!!

 

[Lothiriel]

Nope, not a Splash Orpington, and definitely a cockerel. Not sure what breed he is.

 

[FourPawz]

That's a pretty rooster, but he's not splash. Here's a young splash Orpington pullet:

 

[kari_dawn]

..could that roo be a SLW or SLW mix maybe? Can we have a clear picture of his front (chest area), and a good clear profile pic so we can see what kind of body structure and com he has?

 

[chicknerd]

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Roo it is. I didn't think a hen could have such saddle feathers but I have only had chickens a year. And he doesn't make a sound.

I suspected he was a mutt but I bought him with a group of black Orpingtons and the owner said (then she) came with the group. He does look a bit Wyandottish (if that's a word). I will try to take some more photos tomorrow. It's dark here now.

And thank you all for responding!

 

[FarmerGrant011]

Looks like my EE rooster that I gave to a cousin.

 

[Lothiriel]

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I was just thinking EE too... I've seen quite a few with coloring like that.