Bantam Cochin's... cockerels or pullets?

[Painted Calls]

Really?? Around what age?
How did I never realize that?

Depends on the bird. IME, their saddles don't come in until closer to the 18 week mark.

 

[CABINHOLLOWNC]

They are really sweet birds!

 

[Painted Calls]

Thanks! I'm hoping for two pullets and one cockerel! I honestly don't have a clue about them. I was at Tractor Supply and there was a sign that said "We have Bantam's in the back, ask to see them!"....I couldn't resist that tease!!! So, off I went and picked 7 out of the tub...I ended up with 3 Cochin, 3 Silkie and a Buff Brahma.

The white one could very well be a pullet. I seriously doubt the black smooth is.

Update us in a few weeks! These oddball Cochins always interest me.

 

[The Happster]

Depends on the bird. IME, their saddles don't come in until closer to the 18 week mark.

Right! Now I just have to try and remember that. Thank ye kindly.

 

[Painted Calls]

They are really sweet birds!

The best. All other chicken breeds are inferior.

 

[Painted Calls]

Right! Now I just have to try and remember that. Thank ye kindly.

A lot depends on their breeding/genetics. These are hatchery stock. Sometimes they are almost like a different breed as far as their development goes.

 

[The Happster]

The best. All other chicken breeds are inferior.

All was going well....
You're just asking for it. I carry the Orpington flag.

 

[CABINHOLLOWNC]

The white one could very well be a pullet. I seriously doubt the black smooth is.

Update us in a few weeks! These oddball Cochins always interest me.

I'll pop back over here in a few weeks with updated pictures! I think you are right about the black smooth one...it acts like a cockerel, the other two aren't as bold as the black one is. Thanks again!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I think all are female, but I’m terrible with bantams and frizzles and blahhaha.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

All was going well....
You're just asking for it. I carry the Orpington flag.

How many Orps do you have?