how to tell the diff bet marans and cochin chick

[NorthTexaschick]

These babes are only a few days old. I can tell the Brahmas b/c of the comb difference - but how do I differentiate between possible marans chicks and cochins? (Hope the answer isn't obvious and I realize it as soon as I post this.)

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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I don't have any pics of Marans chicks, but here's a couple of pics of Cochin chicks:

 

[NorthTexaschick]

Thanks! It's the black ones I'm having trouble with. I found images online of both types of chicks but I cannot tell them apart!

 

[pips&peeps]

I wouldn't think the marans wouldn't be as heavily feathered on the legs......

 

[NorthTexaschick]

That's what I'm thinking, too. I may just have to wait a few weeks to see...

 

[CityClucks]

Don't Marans have white skin and Cochins have yellow skin? If you can tell skin color at that age... Henderson's Chicken Breed Chart