Pullets or Roos? Blue Orpingtons

[Rolleigirl]

Hi!!
its my first time raising chickens and these are my five good girls! Now that i‘ve had them for 4 weeks (I suspect they might actually be 5 weeks old). A family member got them for me from ts. Supposed to be all pullets. I’ll let you guys be the judge! Good news, roosters are allowed in my town. No limit. Thanks in advance! I realize its still too early to really know but I appreciate your insight.

 

[RoosterML]

I say 3 cockerels and 2 Pullets. Sorry may not be what you wanted to hear.

 

[MysteryChicken]

3 cockerels, 2 pullets.

 

[Rolleigirl]

I say 3 cockerels and 2 Pullets. Sorry may not be what you wanted to hear.

Thank you!! Is this based on their wattle? Just so I understand what to look for. Is the lightest colored chick a pullet?

 

[RoosterML]

I say 1-2&4 are Cockerels and 3&5 Pullets. Even #5 has me thinking possible cockerel which would make you 4 and 1
Height of comb and wattles.

 

[ChickinDays]

Just wanted to say they are beautiful!!!

 

[MimiVC]

Hi!!
its my first time raising chickens and these are my five good girls! Now that i‘ve had them for 4 weeks (I suspect they might actually be 5 weeks old). A family member got them for me from ts. Supposed to be all pullets. I’ll let you guys be the judge! Good news, roosters are allowed in my town. No limit. Thanks in advance! I realize its still too early to really know but I appreciate your insight.

Beautiful birds!

 

[Rolleigirl]

I say 1-2&4 are Cockerels and 3&5 Pullets. Even #5 has me thinking possible cockerel which would make you 4 and 1
Height of comb and wattles.

I love them all, but I have to admit #5 Peony is my favorite. Very sweet little bird! Thanks for your thoughts! I’ll update again when they get older. I suspect you will be right. Thanks so much!!

 

[Rolleigirl]

Just wanted to say they are beautiful!!!

Thank you!

 

[Rolleigirl]

Beautiful birds!

Thank you!