Lavender Cochins - Cockerel or Pullet - 11-12 weeks old

[tpatricco]

First time with Cochins. I was hoping for pullets. Out of a batch of 7 chicks, 2 Wyandottes are definitely cockerels. This morning, I caught one of my lavender cochins crowing too. Trouble is I have two, and they look very similar, so I'd like those more knowledgeable to weigh in and confirm if they're both cockerels or not. I have the opportunity to return the roosters, and the other two, now three are scheduled to be brought back on Monday. Thanks for looking!

There are two lavender cochins - photos here:

Here's both - the one who crowed this morning on the left, it's sibling on the right.

Chicken #1 - the crower - head / face view

Chicken #1 - The crower - full body view

Chicken #2 - Ambiguous sibling - head / face view

Chicken #2 Ambiguous sibling - full body view

We'll be pretty bummed if 4 out of 7 chicks turn out to be roos - but the place is an hour away so I'd prefer to only make 1 trip to bring the boys back.

Thanks for your input! Trish

 

[JacinLarkwell]

@Overo Mare

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Both are cockerels, saddle feathers are hard to see due to shredder gene

 

[tpatricco]

Both are cockerels, saddle feathers are hard to see due to shredder gene

I had a feeling. Thanks.

 

[Painted Calls]

Both are cockerels, saddle feathers are hard to see due to shredder gene

Agreed.

 

[tpatricco]

Agreed.

Thanks. I appreciate the confirmation. Sad, but better to know now.