I have 2 black cochins that up until this point I thought were hens. Now one of them may be a rooster. I can't tell the difference between the 2 and was wondering if this is common. I am posting pictures of both of them, are they both roos? are they both hens? I already have 3 other roosters, so there is no lack of testosterone in my flock.
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My other roos have worked out their pecking order, but suddenly 1 of the cochins has started mounting hens (and then hopping off as if to say "who me?" I think that is why noone has bothered him) There has even been turkey like attempts at crowing. My concern is that because I can't tell the 2 of them apart I don't know if both of them are doing it or just one.
For those of you who have cochins. do they look alike? The hens and roos? Do I have a confused hen? Or worse, do I have 2 roos?
Help!
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My other roos have worked out their pecking order, but suddenly 1 of the cochins has started mounting hens (and then hopping off as if to say "who me?" I think that is why noone has bothered him) There has even been turkey like attempts at crowing. My concern is that because I can't tell the 2 of them apart I don't know if both of them are doing it or just one.
For those of you who have cochins. do they look alike? The hens and roos? Do I have a confused hen? Or worse, do I have 2 roos?
Help!
