Lavender Orpingtons

[EdgeSilkies]

Hey!!

I got four Lavender Orpingtons from Cackle and they are very healthy happy chicks that are all supposed to be pullets. They’re 3 weeks old and as I’m sure it’s too soon to tell if I ended up with what I ordered I do have a question…

Are Orpington chicks typically difficult to sex based on appearance. I have 4 month old Australorps and they were very easy to sex early on so I wasn’t stuck wondering whether I had any surprise cockerels. However I’m getting a totally different read with the Orpingtons sooo I just wanted to know if it is me, or if this is typical for them to not be as simple.

 

[Hantell]

I have two that I’m really struggling with as well!
They are four weeks old, and compared to other breeds I have the same age I’m finding it really difficult to sex them.

 

[SourRoses]

So far I've found the legs thickness a good early tell on Orps. Post some pics!

 

[EdgeSilkies]

Chick One

Chick 2

Chick 3

Chick 4

 

[EdgeSilkies]

So far I've found the legs thickness a good early tell on Orps. Post some pics!

Pics incoming!