Help with breed and gender!

[Justin Hanlin]

We purchased this baby from tractor supply 9 weeks ago and has been the absolute BEST chicken ever. Out of the 3 we purchased, 2 began crowing loudly at 8 weeks and we had to sell them. We are left with this sweetheart who has never crowed or been aggressive but as soon as the Roo’s left, she began crowing a couple of times in the morning until she gets attention from us and is held. Her “crow” is very quiet and really doesn’t sound like a crow at all. We feel as if it is a girl but we want to be sure about the breed and the gender! We purchased them as “assorted bantams”. The two roo’s are seen behind her in the first picture. She’s 9 weeks old now for reference!

 

[Justin Hanlin]

We purchased this baby from tractor supply 9 weeks ago and has been the absolute BEST chicken ever. Out of the 3 we purchased, 2 began crowing loudly at 8 weeks and we had to sell them. We are left with this sweetheart who has never crowed or been aggressive but as soon as the Roo’s left, she began crowing a couple of times in the morning until she gets attention from us and is held. Her “crow” is very quiet and really doesn’t sound like a crow at all. We feel as if it is a girl but we want to be sure about the breed and the gender! We purchased them as “assorted bantams”. The two roo’s are seen behind her in the first picture. She’s 9 weeks old now for reference!View attachment 2188275View attachment 2188276

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Breed is buff cochin. Definitely a cockerel. Comb and wattles are way too large and red for a 9 week old pullet. Pullets also don't crow. The reason for the quiet crow is he is still young and hasn't fully developed his vocal cords yet.

 

[Perris]

hello @Justin Hanlin - welcome to BYC
That much development of comb and wattle at 9 weeks says that's a roo too, sorry. 3 out of 3 is really bad luck. Better luck next time!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

All boys.

 

[Johnny17]

Cochin cute boy

 

[Grannysfuturefarm]

I got a buff Cochin pullet and a roo in my batch of 12 babies, I didn’t want any roosters but Popeye won my heart and he’sa keeper. He is very sweet and he has the quietest crow off the 4 yes I said 4 roosters I ended up with in my supposedly 12 pullets.