Gender question @ 6 weeks

TempletonPeck

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3 x 6 week old Orpingtons
The black one squeezed out some red wattles and a comb at 4 weeks - massive legs - we were convinced he was a boy. One of the buffs then suddenly overtook it, and the black one's wattles and comb have seemed to stop growing, 'his' stance has softened and, although 'he' is large, he is - well - less cockerelly than he was at 4 weeks!
Out of the 2 buffs, one has, as I say, overtaken the black Orpington in terms of wattle and comb, and the other buff seems pale and very female by comparison.
Anyway, here are some photos - what do you all think?
 

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3 x 6 week old Orpingtons
The black one squeezed out some red wattles and a comb at 4 weeks - massive legs - we were convinced he was a boy. One of the buffs then suddenly overtook it, and the black one's wattles and comb have seemed to stop growing, 'his' stance has softened and, although 'he' is large, he is - well - less cockerelly than he was at 4 weeks!
Out of the 2 buffs, one has, as I say, overtaken the black Orpington in terms of wattle and comb, and the other buff seems pale and very female by comparison.
Anyway, here are some photos - what do you all think?
The first Buff O is a pullet, can you take pictures of the other two but of their whole body?
 

TempletonPeck

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The first Buff O is a pullet, can you take pictures of the other two but of their whole body?
Thank you for your time with this - here you go! 3 of the black boy/girl and 3 of the buff boy/girl!
 

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TempletonPeck

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Yes - the black feathers do seem pointier than on the buffs. Red-combed buff tries to be a bit of an alpha, too.
Looks like I might have a lonely lady in a few weeks’ time :confused:
 

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