Bantam Cochin - Hen or Roo?

[greenbeandreams]

A couple weeks ago, (https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=271150), I posted about my Partridge Bantam Cochins</a>. One (Lollipop) came back as universally a boy but everyone else was split on whether Willow was a boy or girl. I've got to say that I'm pretty sure he's a he but gosh, can anyone give me a little something to hope for. Any chance he's a she? I'm not allowed to keep roosters where I live.

Here are the chicks at 6 weeks.

Pushy little Lollipop is first. I'd be shocked if he isn't a he.

Shy sweet Willow is second. This is the one I was hoping might be a hen but the comb and wattles make me think no. Still the tail is different . . .

 

[MrsChickendad]

I vote boy. Sorry!

 

[Attack Chicken]

Look like roos

 

[greenbeandreams]

Aw man! It is as I suspected but poor little fellas. Anyone want to adopt a cutie little cochin?

 

[pedro24]

my vote is on boy
sorry if that is not
what you wanted
to hear

 

[cochin123]

well they both have the color of partidge hens so dont let them go till they crow

pm me if you have any ???/

 

[greenbeandreams]

well they both have the color of partidge hens so dont let them go till they crow

Well - that's something to hope for at least!

 

[Dustin Biery]

I think the feathering is due to them still having juevinile feathers. When they molt the next time, it should be evident as to who is male and if there are any females. I do not know what the OPs goals are for these birds, but they both look to have vulture hocks, which is a trail that you wouldn't want to breed into your cochin line.

 

[greenbeandreams]

Thanks for the reply Dustin Biery. I live in a dense urban area and am not allowed to keep roosters - even for breeding.

I was just looking for some laying hens. Appreciate your feedback.

 

[cutiepieacres]

haven't raised that specific color before but lots of Bantam Cochins and both would be considered boys at this point here.