rjdemille
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There are a couple of things that will guide you in determining the breed. First off, there are no publicly available black Brahmas and second Brahmas have a rose comb, and Cochins have a single comb. I would say you have a hatchery quality, large fowl, Black Cochin pullet. Just FYI, most hatcheries have a different agenda than the small poultry breeder. Hatcheries want birds that will lay a lot, breed naturally, hatch well, and remain healthy for the most part. They pay very little attention to the type or color/patter of the birds they are breeding. If you want chickens that meet the standard of perfection (SOP) you want to buy from a reputable breeder.Needing help with this pullet, almost three months old....is this a Cochin? Purchased from a hatchery as a dark Brahma, but she has way too many leg/foot feathering to be Brahma...also has solid black feathers, so definitely not a dark Brahma....
From the Brahma thread (can't get it to copy/paste).....details are in the second link.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/734972/backyard-brahmas/4150#post_15513726
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/734972/backyard-brahmas/4150#post_15514642
I bought her from a local reputable hatchery as a "day old" dark brahma. Now that they are older, she doesn't look like a Brahma....is she a Cochin?
ETA: baby pic
There are a couple of things that will guide you in determining the breed. First off, there are no publicly available black Brahmas and second Brahmas have a rose comb, and Cochins have a single comb. I would say you have a hatchery quality, large fowl, Black Cochin pullet. Just FYI, most hatcheries have a different agenda than the small poultry breeder. Hatcheries want birds that will lay a lot, breed naturally, hatch well, and remain healthy for the most part. They pay very little attention to the type or color/patter of the birds they are breeding. If you want chickens that meet the standard of perfection (SOP) you want to buy from a reputable breeder.