BBS Cochin

[SCchickengal]

9 weeks, BBS Cochin

Really thought/still think this is a rooster. Does anyone have any doubts that it may be a pullet?

 

[Painted Calls]

That's a cockerel. No doubts.

 

[SCchickengal]

I’m new to Cochins, what gives it away? The feathering isn’t as obvious with the hackle/saddle feathers as the standards, and while I see the size of the comb and wattles, they seem to be less red than they seemed before, but is that just because of his light color?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Cockerel.

Comb is large and red.

 

[Painted Calls]

I’m new to Cochins, what gives it away? The feathering isn’t as obvious with the hackle/saddle feathers as the standards, and while I see the size of the comb and wattles, they seem to be less red than they seemed before, but is that just because of his light color?

The development and color of the comb and wattles. A pullet shouldn't even be pink at this age, and wattles should barely be visible. Comb on a pullet this age should also be about half that size. If that.

Cochins are loose feathered and show their saddles later (lots of floof to pop through!), but they don't come in until around 12 weeks.

 

[SCchickengal]

Update: Def a cockerel, but handsome nonetheless!