Cochin Pullet and Cockerel...what color is this, or did I get a mix?

[verycherry]

I purchased these chicks on 5-01-08 at our local farm supply store, so they're a little over 11 weeks old. I'd been wanting Cochins or Brahmas but hadn't found any locally, so when I saw their little feathered legs, I grabed 'em!

I believe they're Cochins, or at least mostly Cochin, and after a few weeks thought they were probably going to have the Partridge coloration, but they're not quite like the Partridge Cochins I found online, so now I'm not sure what I have.

Do you think they're a mix of two colors, or a mix of breeds altogether? Whatever they are, I just love the colors, especially on the male. He's getting more colors everyday: blues, purples, teal green. I can't wait to see what he looks like as a mature rooster.

The pullet...

The cockerel...

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

 

[Emzyyy]

They're gorgeous. I don't know what they are sorry...I wish I did.

 

[Wooden_Pony]

Your Pullet is a Partridge.

The cockeral may be as well but they normally have more red on their necks and across their backs. He may get more of the coloring when he gets older. I know my Splash cockeral is still getting different colors on him he is now 4 1/2 months old.


Here is a link that has pictures of the Partridge colored cochins.

http://www.cacklehatchery.com/partridgecochinstd.html

Yours are both are very pretty!!

 

[verycherry]

Oh, that one does look a lot like mine. The Partridge Cochin I found online were soooo much lighter in color, and had thinner lines in the pattern. Thank you! Maybe those were show quality or something?

I suppose the cockerel is a partridge too since they both looked the same at a few days old.

I definately want more of these, or another color. They're so sweet natured. Thanks for the link to that site. I bet they don't have any left this time of year, but maybe by next year...hopefully.

 

[Wooden_Pony]

Yes I have to agree with you on the coloring of them. Yours have great coloring they are suposse to be dark like that.

I like I said my Splash Cochin is still getting in colors. He now is getting some nice coloring on his wings. Every few weeks he changes on his coloring in areas

 

[verycherry]

Oh, he is just gorgeous! I think I'll add splash to my list too. I guess you can't breed the two colors together though, but it would be nice just to have such a pretty pullet around.

 

[LilPeeps]

verycherry, you cochins are partridge.

 

[verycherry]

Thank you LilPeeps. Your chickens in your album are beautiful! I have two Silkies also, a white and a red. They're such a sweet breed.

 

[cdross]

both are definately partridges. I have both roosters and pullets. they sure are pretty aren't they.

 

[verycherry]

Yes, they are. I'm afraid this will turn into an addiction!