Since its an EE, coloring can be very sparratic so I wouldn't focus on that, but if you see pointed (not rounded off) hackle, sickle, and tail feathers then I would assume cockerel. Could you give more close ups of the tail while not in motion?
Another thing you want in the cochin tails is rose-petal like feathers. (Only for smooth feather, not frizzle) and stringiness or very narrow feathers is something to watch out for. Your birds have some narrow tail feathers, but are not bad.
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My 4 y/o BO hen has been acting slow, and in pain lately. Her wing seems very drooped and I'm wondering if its broken. If it is, how should I go about healing it?
Hi, I have 2 d'uncles and I wanted to know how heat hardy this breed tends to be? Mine are show quality so they have the bull neck, full muffs and lots of feathering and have big single combs.. I found my hen really hot today (she had just layed an egg and the coop gets hotter than outside) and...
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I have an 8 m/o d'uccle pullet who I am trying to train to pose but she will not stand still and flips out. She is a backup bird incase my main dies, so not much pressure on her. Should I try to calm her by bringing her in the house and doing things with her? Should I give up and get a...
I am so sorry your chicken died, I had a much-loved hen die a couple days ago. How old was your bird and any history of illness/issues? This is just guessing but it can help get an idea of what may have happened.