Both cockerels?

[mamahennorth]

Hello BYC family. I’m brand new to chickens, incubated eggs, 6 hatched, but sadly lost 4 to a fox. I’m left with two beauties. A Silkie and a Cuckoo Maran (I think!) They’re only 6 weeks, but I’m fairly certain both are roosters? What do you think? If so, can I keep them together? I’ve lost 4, I couldn’t bear the thought of giving one up!

 

[floppysquirrel04]

The BR/CM (I’m not sure which one at this age while it’s missing feathers, maybe someone does)
Is a roo, and the silkie looks like it is probably a roo as well.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Hello BYC family. I’m brand new to chickens, incubated eggs, 6 hatched, but sadly lost 4 to a fox. I’m left with two beauties. A Silkie and a Cuckoo Maran (I think!) They’re only 6 weeks, but I’m fairly certain both are roosters? What do you think? If so, can I keep them together? I’ve lost 4, I couldn’t bear the thought of giving one up!

Your Cuckoo Maran one looks like a cockerel two I don’t think that’s a Maran it looks like a Barred Rock!

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I don’t know how to sex silkies!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

It is a Marans (pink legs). Both are cockerels and if they're housed alone or with ample pullets, should be fine togther!

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

It is a Marans (pink legs). Both are cockerels and if they're housed alone or with ample pullets, should be fine togther!

I don’t know you tell the breeds apart by there legs that’s awesome! The saying goes you learn something new every day!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I don’t know you tell the breeds apart by there legs that’s awesome! The saying goes you learn something new every day!

I agree with you that the feathering looks like a Barred Rock! However, Barred Rocks have yellow legs. Marans on the other other hand have pinkish white legs. Once I started keeping an eye out, it becomes a habit to check the legs because often times it's the one definitive separating feature!