Weird feathers?

chandlerchickens

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Jan 16, 2024
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Hi everyone! I hatched 4 chicks 2 weeks ago. I also got 3 buff orpingtons from tractor supply the next day who I think are about 4-6 days older than them but I’m not sure.

The orpingtons seem to be feathering out… oddly. I’m new to chickens so this could be normal but I thought I’d post a photo to get others opinions.
 

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I’ve never had Orpingtons but they look okay to me, chicks definitely go through an ‘awkward stage’ while they feather out. Roos can have a more difficult time feathering than pullets but nothing about the picture makes me think they are roos.
Good luck with them!
 

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