Cochin- Hen or Cockerel? Bantam?

[Painted Calls]

Between 4-5 weeks.

I'm reserved. Most cockerels have more developed combs at that age. However I've never personally had pullets with one that developed at that age.

I only have 2 pics that show combs on this phone... and I had to zoom way in. So terrible examples, sorry! This girl is 6 weeks here. Notice her comb?

 

[BeccaRecca13]

I'm reserved. Most cockerels have more developed combs at that age. However I've never personally had pullets with one that developed at that age.

I only have 2 pics that show combs on this phone... and I had to zoom way in. So terrible examples, sorry! This girl is 6 weeks here. Notice her comb?
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Oh yes. Very tiny. Ok. Barely anything there. Hmm… I really hope it’s a pullet. Fingers crossed for the next couple weeks!

 

[BeccaRecca13]

@Chicken poppy -here they are with the numbers

 

[Chicken poppy]

I'm reserved. Most cockerels have more developed combs at that age. However I've never personally had pullets with one that developed at that age.

I only have 2 pics that show combs on this phone... and I had to zoom way in. So terrible examples, sorry! This girl is 6 weeks here. Notice her comb?
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Thats what you consider terrible pictures? Mine won‘t even stand still and they move to much.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Here is the new crew!
I tried to get some photos in natural light. They enjoy roosting, so I couldn’t keep them in the bucket All are 4 weeks old.

Chick #1
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Chick #2:
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Chick #3:
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Chick #4:
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That’s all the newbies! Can’t wait to find out if they are all really pullets! Then I can name them!

Thanks for the tag!

All look pullets to me.
The only ones slightly questionable im seeing is #4 and #1. (mostly #1, thats whats concerning me. Mine did not have a comb or waddle for a VERY long time. So to be that pronounced and colored is a bit concerning)

When they are a bit older, post some more photos.

 

[BlessedChaosHomestead]

Almost 9wks…is that a cockerel after all?

 

[Chicken poppy]

Almost 9wks…is that a cockerel after all?

At just one week younger, here was my blue bantam cochin:

Yes. It is.

 

[Painted Calls]

Almost 9wks…is that a cockerel after all?

Definitely not. She's a pullet.

 

[BlessedChaosHomestead]

Definitely not. She's a pullet.

Oh really? Still learning. She’s the only one who has the waddles starting well & redder comb. (Plus some thick legs!)

 

[Painted Calls]

Oh really? Still learning. She’s the only one who has the waddles starting well & redder comb. (Plus some thick legs!)

Yep.