Am I being paranoid?

[MamaJ1977]

I’m over analyzing these chicks and every day I think another one is a cockerel. Help! What about this one? I’m guessing 5 weeks old and I think a Cochin. Is it another boy?

 

[Alexandra33]

So far, nothing about this sweet little puffball is in-your-face cockerel. Since it's of Partridge coloration, keep an eye out for signs of solid black plumage in the breast region (which is a male trait).

~Alex

 

[MamaJ1977]

Ah, good to know! Now of course I’ll be obsessing over the plumage, haha. Thank you though for the response, it’s very helpful.

 

[Alexandra33]

Ah, good to know! Now of course I’ll be obsessing over the plumage, haha. Thank you though for the response, it’s very helpful.

Of course....all part of the poultry life.

You're more than welcome!

~Alex

 

[Melky]

Ah, good to know! Now of course I’ll be obsessing over the plumage, haha. Thank you though for the response, it’s very helpful.

Don’t obsess, enjoy them. It could take up to 17 weeks to identify a rooster by its physical characteristics.

 

[Gray Farms]

With the partridge pattern it'll be obvious in another couple weeks.

 

[drumstick diva]

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