Gender guessing Wyandotte and Cochin bantam chicks (4 weeks)

[Painted Calls]

That's exciting, I don't really mind i just expected them to be all black as the parents are supposed to be black. Can they carry other colours? Or are the parents then different not the black ones? Maybe I need to ask the breeder

I'd ask the breeder. Then you'll know for sure.

 

[Martaals]

I'd ask the breeder. Then you'll know for sure.

I asked, and indeed she said she has a few chocolate hens as well. Mystery solved. I have never seen chocolate cochins so looking forwards to seeing her grow up. I say her with confidence already let's see!

 

[Martaals]

The breeder sent a picture, saying it took her 2 years to get the colour:

 

[Martaals]

I suppose its not a recognized colour? But we are just keeping them as egglaying pets, so it's fun to have a special one

 

[Painted Calls]

The breeder sent a picture, saying it took her 2 years to get the colour:

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Gorgeous! His comb could use some work, but I'd say that your breeder has her head in the game and you've got yourself some nice babies.

 

[Martaals]

Gorgeous! His comb could use some work, but I'd say that your breeder has her head in the game and you've got yourself some nice babies.

I'm glad to hear that! And curious to see them growing up of course

 

[Martaals]

Just some more pictures while waiting

Cochins chilling in the sun

Sleeping

I found a flower

The wyandotte is growing up and getting sassier by the day, today this little one had already picked up on mamas behaviour and found it appropriate to chase off one of the barnevelder ladies

Mommy carry me!

The wyandotte is still the most shy (towards humans at least), and doesn't really want to sit on my hand, but is very active and curious and likes to chase flies. Maybe it's also just the breed, or the fact that it came out latest. The black cochin seems to be the bravest, always closely followed by the chocolate.

 

[Martaals]

This one is getting more confident every day, and is by now going the most far away from mama hen, mostly to chase flies

Hmmm.... Someone who is white like me.... Maybe we will be friends?

Fluffy

Worms

Look mommy I can roost!

Quite comfortable to sit in here

 

[Martaals]

Exploring!

Cochin fluff maintenance

They are growing day by day!

Look I'm getting more feathers on the feet! (I'm quite confident this is one is a pullet)

This one is getting more confident and explores the furthest away from mama hen. I've also seen it chest bumping and competing a little with the black chick, super cute! Nice to see that the most shy one is getting comfortable as well!

Eating spiderweb, yum

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Gorgeous babies! Love the chocolate mottled!