Standard Orpington chicks can typically be sexed around 6-8 weeks old. Males may show slower feather development on the shoulders and tails compared to females, but this method is not always accurate. Even chicks with even feathering can turn out to be males.
This is a good example of siblings that show clear differences in comb development at an early age. It’s important to note that Buff Orpingtons can exhibit bright pink coloring on wattles at an early age in both sexes.
By 10 – 12 weeks old, males exhibit well-developed wattles and large combs with bright pink coloring. Saddle feathers start to develop along the spine.
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The sexing tips provided on the website are based on our experiences with offspring from our specific bloodlines. Each bloodline carries its own unique genetics, leading to variations in traits and development rates. Therefore, we advise using our suggestions as general guidelines only.
