5-day old cochins and brahmas....Who is who?

[huckleberryfarm]

I know they have different combs but at this age, they don't have combs to speak of. Is there a way to look at the beak where the comb will be and tell which kind of comb will develop? I have 5 of each and it's a mystery at the moment to me as to which one are the cochins and which are the brahmas. I know in time I'll tell but curiosity is getting the better of me! Any other things to look for? They're super cute no matter what they are!

 

[High Roost Ranch]

Photos would sure help. Seeing down color will help. Brahmas are pea combed, cochins are single combed.

 

[sred98]

The Brahma's comb will be almost flat. You should be able to see little teeny tiny spikes on the cochins. Plus, the colors should be a clue, too. Go to Feathersite.com and check out the different chick pics.

Shelly

 

[gritsar]

Cochins have feathering completely around the leg. The brahma chicks will only have feathering on the outside of the leg.