14 week Buff Orpington

[Stella2]

We have 5 chickens,all supposed to be pullets that are now 14 weeks. These guys are free range, only in the coop at night and when rains. Everything was good up until about a month or so ago, our went from being the friendliest in the flock to the meanest. She's a huge bully and it's affecting the others eating. Literally she tells they cant eat and they dont, they all walk away. It's more aggressive than the others and over the last few weeks, her tail starting to look a little different than the others. Since I only have one buff orpington, I can't compare her to another girl. And when looking online picture show me her Waddles just not big enough to be a roo. But up until a few weeks ago I thought it was a girl but I'm now starting to question it.
We're not keeping any boys so if it's a boy, I'd rather get rid of 2 together than separately. Any sexing help?

 

[GodLovesU]

Tail does have some curve to it.In my experience Buff Orpington hens are very mild mannered so maybe it is a rooster?

 

[GlicksChicks]

Cockerel. I have two 15-16 week old BO pullets that basically have no combs. The pullets of that breed are somewhat slow to mature, so that one is more than likely a cockerel.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Cockerel.
I wouldn't keep that one because if he is not going to let the others eat that will become a problem. Roosters are supposed to let their girls eat.

 

[GlicksChicks]

Roosters are supposed to let their girls eat.

Exactly, a good rooster lets the hens eat. An even better rooster lets the hens eat before he does.

I got lucky with my rooster. Even when they get temoting treats like watermelon he just stands guard and lets them eat.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

An even better rooster lets the hens eat before he does.

I agree

 

[talkinboutchickens]

I got lucky with my rooster. Even when they get temoting treats like watermelon he just stands guard and lets them eat.

Wow he is quite the gentleman!!
Sometimes my rooster calls his girls to eat something and before they get there he accidentally eats it

 

[FrostRanger]

Cockerel. Here's my pullet Juniper at 14 weeks for comparison

And here's a picture of her at 16 weeks that's a bit clearer

 

[FrostRanger]

I also wouldn't keep him as he's already showing the makings of an absolutely garbage rooster. It's one thing not tidbiting the ladies but another thing entirely to prevent them from eating entirely

 

[CoopBoots]

I own some hatchery Buff Orpingtons. My females don't exhibit the "shiny gold" that's starting to show here in the neck and saddle area.