light brahma or columbian wyandotte

[cearalyn]

ok so i got this chicken from someone about a month and a half ago and im not sure if its a light brahma or a columbian wyandotte? and im also not sure if its a male or female? like i said iv had it for about a month and a half now and it just started to do the deed with our hens...? and it never crowed until today? it dont have spurs or anything. but it crowed today like a rooster and its humping the hens.....????? im so confused about it lol. any input suggestions or comments would be helpful...... thanks!!!!

 

[Alexandra33]

Light Brahmas have feathered legs, while CWS don't.

I can't really see from the picture....

~Alex

 

[cearalyn]

it really dont have feather on its legs but it was also malnurished too idk if it would make a difference or not

 

[Alexandra33]

it really dont have feather on its legs but it was also malnurished too idk if it would make a difference or not

Pretty sure it would be a Wyandotte, then!

~Alex

 

[cearalyn]

ok thanks and whats your opinion on it being male or female?

 

[Alexandra33]

ok thanks and whats your opinion on it being male or female?

That's a pretty tough one....are its hackle (neck) and saddle (around the base of the tail) feathers pointed or rounded at the ends?

~Alex

 

[cearalyn]

the feathers are more of a pointy shape to them

 

[Alexandra33]

Is there any chance that he's a younger cockerel who hasn't developed fully yet?

Pointed feathers is a male trait, though it appears to be a pullet from the picture.

~Alex

 

[donrae]

I"m pretty sure that's a light Brahma cockerel.

A profile pic of the bird standing in good lighting would help. But I'm pretty sure I'm seeing saddle feathers and a pea comb.

Brahmas have feathered legs and pea combs

Wyandottes have rose combs and clean legs

Rock have straight combs and clean legs.

Sussex have straight combs and clean white/pink legs.