Does this mean the chick is male or is there something wrong?

[chickenfarming101]

This chick was naturally bred by our Cochin Bantam rooster and Japanese Bantam hen. We've had 2 other chickens bred from these two who both turned out to be hens. Does the lump on this chicks chest signify that its a rooster or some sort of issue like an air bubble?

 

[-Chanticleer-]

Does it feel squishy??

 

[chickenfarming101]

Does it feel squishy??

Not super squishy. Just like a ball

 

[RoyalChick]

Not super squishy. Just like a ball

Is it separate from his/her crop? Or is it actually a full crop?

 

[Quail_]

This chick was naturally bred by our Cochin Bantam rooster and Japanese Bantam hen. We've had 2 other chickens bred from these two who both turned out to be hens. Does the lump on this chicks chest signify that its a rooster or some sort of issue like an air bubble?
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Im no expert on chickens but i dont think its a male. Ive had a rooster bantom (no clue what the breed was) and from what i can tell the comb will develop early on and become more pronounced and red. But keep a close eye on it.

 

[chickenfarming101]

Is it separate from his/her crop? Or is it actually a full crop?

Fully on its crop

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Age? Not seeing anything but the crop, but it does look male

 

[chickenfarming101]

Age? Not seeing anything but the crop, but it does look male

A little over 2 weeks

 

[JacinLarkwell]

A little over 2 weeks

Not 110% certain, but I do think that he's a male

 

[Chicalina]

That lump is its crop. It is full of food and this one is a greedy little one!