4 week lavender Orpington - Gender?

[Megaletta]

I know it’s early and likely too early, but my lavender Orpington has much thicker legs, a more developed comb, and very pointy tail feathers compared to my other two. Is this a breed thing or potential for a rooster?

thanks!

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Yes, he is a cockerel.

 

[Ryguy3684]

I had one of my buff Orpington chicks that I swore was male because of earlier development, like yours. Now, at 15 weeks, the others have caught up, and she is definitely a she. Early development can be misleading. If the comb/wattles are larger and much redder in 4-5 more weeks, I'd lean towards cockerel.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Yup roo

 

[LadiesAndJane]

WAY TOO early to tell. Hang tight for several more weeks before giving up on him/her!
Orpingtons are generally very slow to develop their sex specific characteristics.