Cockerel or Pullet

[and1223]

I hatched this BCM Black Copper Maran he is a solid black with feathered legs with two other Buff Orpington. I’m pretty certain it’s a rooster now at 7 weeks old with its long tail compared to other two. Any confirmations out there?

 

[sourland]

Cockerel

 

[Birdie mom]

Rooster.

 

[chickenhappy1233]

cockerel

 

[and1223]

It’s looking like he’s definitely a rooster. My next question is if he’s a rooster. Is it possible he will be a solid black rooster or turn out to be like his dad?

 

[Offshoreorca]

cockerel

 

[Acre4Me]

My BCM (black and blue) at 5.5 weeks old. The two boys are obvious. I did notice that the boys seemed to have heavier foot feathering than the females.

Given the amount of comb and wattle development, you might have a boy, but it is less than the development at our males at a younger age, so maybe wait a bit longer if you can.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Yup you get yourself a little cockerel.

 

[and1223]

My BCM (black and blue) at 5.5 weeks old. The two boys are obvious. I did notice that the boys seemed to have heavier foot feathering than the females.

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Given the amount of comb and wattle development, you might have a boy, but it is less than the development at our males at a younger age, so maybe wait a bit longer if you can.

Yes I definitely want to wait to see his if his color will be different than his father’s.

 

[Acre4Me]

Yes I definitely want to wait to see his if his color will be different than his father’s.

So, the chick is a mix? The father is not the correct feather coloring to be a Black Copper Maran.