Boy or Girl???

[dillonkane1994]

I have a few mixed breed cochin bantams that are about 3-4 weeks old, I was wondering if anyone has a clue to whether they are male or female. Thanks

Here's the first chick, its a mixed frizzle cochin bantam:

Here's the second chick, its a buff cochin bantam:

They are both the same age.

 

[BirdNut]

Both look like cockerels to me. Most hens will not have that much wattle development at such an early age.

 

[txcarl1258]

Both boys

 

[dillonkane1994]

Do you tell by the redness of the wattle? Or is it just the size of it in general?

 

[rancher hicks]

to early to tell imo

 

[txcarl1258]

I generally go by the size of the comb and wattle. Redness is a good indicator as well. I have been fooled a few times especially with leghorns.

 

[magicpigeon]

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[donrae]

My early vote is boys. Post pics again in a few weeks?

 

[SilverPhoenix]

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At their age, a pullet will usually have virtually no noticeable comb/wattles. In another two weeks or so, you'll know for certain.

 

[Chick Charm]

I can't tell at that age.