Brahmas or Cochins?

[dvmmom]

I picked up this pair of feather-footed cuties from an unsorted group of chicks at the Rural King a few days ago. The sign had several possible breeds listed, including Brahmas and Cochins. One is a little bit darker/grayer than the other, but I *think* they're the same? Thoughts on breed and color? I'll try to post regular updates as they grow

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Brahma have pea combs and cochins have single combs, though I have gotten a single combed brahma, but in general that's the best way to tell them apart.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Also cochins have yellow legs, I believe yours are buff Brahma.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Also cochins have yellow legs, I believe yours are buff Brahma.

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[drumstick diva]

Brahmas are slow developers - you you'll know if it sprouts a straight comb it's a Cochin.

 

[Gray Farms]

Look like Buff Brahmas to me.

 

[dvmmom]

Also cochins have yellow legs, I believe yours are buff Brahma.

Buff Brahma was my (uneducated) guess too. I didn't know about the comb and leg color differences, I was just trying to match pictures of chicks online. Thank you for taking the time to respond and educate a chicken newbie!

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Looks like a single comb to me....

 

[dvmmom]

I've had them for 2 weeks today! It's crazy how quickly they change...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

They definitely are buff Brahma.