What gender and breed is this ?

[kyle emma]

Any idea what breed or gender ?

 

[tj74roberts]

It's definitely a rooster (100 % sure). I'm not sure of the breed (it could be an Orpington)but it is a lavender color. Sorry I'm not much help. I'm new to chickens.

 

[Twistedfeather]

Wait, is self blue and lavender the same thing? When I first saw this guy I thought self blue old english. It's definitely a cockerel

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Definitely a rooster - no doubt there. Where was the bird sourced from?

 

[Rhetts]

Oh my! That is a very nice looking bird you have there!!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Rooster for sure. But, I'm not sure on the breed.

 

[BantamLover21]

Rooster for sure. But, I'm not sure on the breed.

Agreed

He's a handsome bird!

 

[kyle emma]

The egg cane from an auction so no back ground. Thanks guys

 

[Ravynscroft]

Lavender Orpington Roo... Beautiful boy!
Yes, Self Blue is the technical name for Lavender...
He's an Orp, just not as heavy/large as a standard Orp, it happens frequently in the Lavs...