When will he crow? Black Orpington?

[Pet Chickens & Ducks]

This site is incredible! So much helpful information and a great group of people to answer all the newbies questions. I started out with two chickens and a duck. A year later I have 15 chickens and my Muscovy duck. I love spending time just watching their antics. I have a Blue Barnevelder, Beilefielder, Lavender Orp, white Silkie pair, Blue Copper Maran, 2 Cream Legbars, a Calico Cochin, 2 California Whites, 2 Favorille Cream Legbars and 2 not sure of.

I'm guilty of buying pullet chicks from TSC for a very broody hen. I've been told they aren't Asian Blacks as purchased and that's okay but I also believe I've got a roo. When would I expect a crow and anyone else say Black Orpington? Bottom of feet are flesh colored. Approximately 12 weeks old. The last picture shows the 2 "unknown" breeds are side by side. I'm hopeful at least one is a pullet. TIA

 

[CannedMonster]

How old is he?
This is my black Australorp cockerel, Oliver.
He’s 19 weeks old. He’s been crowing for at least 6 weeks now.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Body type to me seems wrong for an orpington. With TSC he's liable to be anything. He is a slow maturing bird by the look of him and is months away from crowing. I believe that the other bird is a pullet.

 

[drumstick diva]

I think black Australorp too- they are very good layers -unless they are cockerels

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Greetings Pet Chickens & Ducks, Welcome to BYC!

 

[MissChick@dee]

Hiya
Nice to meet you!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Think both may be pullets Welcome to Backyard Chickens they are hatchery birds right
bet they are both pullets

 

[Haydog03]

Beautiful chickens! Welcome to BYC! Hope to see you around the forum!

 

[CannedMonster]

Think both may be pullets Welcome to Backyard Chickens they are hatchery birds right
bet they are both pullets

I was thinking the same thing. I’m not seeing any saddle feathers like my guy.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
I'm thinking Black Australorp and one definitely is a pullet.

Thanks for joining our community!