Cochin Bantams and Frizzle Cochin Bantams!!

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

How do you trim a beak?

If they are really long I trim them with dog nails trimmers and then file them

 

[WestKnollAmy]

I clip with toenail clippers and use a finger nail file, just like before I show one. Judges usually are confused by my Frizzles when I show them but I enjoy taking them. They are gorgeous!

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

I ordered some frizzles bc i think they are so cute! Is there anything I need to know that is different with them than a smooth?

Do not breed 2 frizzles together. Only use a smooth as a breeder to a frizzle. They can not handle drafts as well as a smooth bird nor quite as cold of weather. They are wonderful and I am sure you will enjoy them for a long time.

 

[mindylee]

Here is my calico frizzle pullet

 

[Ray C]

My blue mottled rooster

 

[gimmie birdies]

starlah she is 5 months old below is the mom

 

[TeaChick]

I don't despur, b/c I free range; I want my roos to be able to fight whatever might attack their hens.
(Any rooster who used his spurs on me would go to camp crock pot!!!)

 

[TeaChick]

Here are my two Cochins.


Could y'all help me with sexing?

I'm no expert (at all!!!!), but since no one else has answered, I"ll throw out a guess and hopefully someone smarter than me will see and correct me. =)
I think the smooth looks like a cockerel and I think the frizzle looks like a pullet.
(but you might not know until they start crowing or laying; sorry)

 

[TeaChick]

PS: Knowing the age(s) would probably help someone who could make an educated guess. I based my un-educated guess on comb size and assumed that they're the same age.

 

[suncatcher]

My guess is smooth is definately a Cockeral, not sure on the Frizzle, and yes, their age would be very helpful.