Is this a barred Cochin?

[Koliver2022]

Hi! I just joined this page and am in need of assistance. I bought what I thought was a pullet at buccheits today and now am thinking that is a young rooster. Also what breed is this?

I already have one rooster and 5 laying hens. 3 more aren’t laying yet, I also bought those today. Will my existing rooster be okay with another one?

Sorry for all the question. Just debating on taking it back or not.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Yes, that's a rooster, and he's in pretty rough shape. It's possible that he's a cochin, but it's hard to tell since he has no tail.
It can be hard to add a rooster into a flock with a mature rooster already in it, but it is possible in some cases. It really depends on the individual birds and their personalities.

 

[Koliver2022]

Yes, that's a rooster, and he's in pretty rough shape. It's possible that he's a cochin, but it's hard to tell since he has no tail.
It can be hard to add a rooster into a flock with a mature rooster already in it, but it is possible in some cases. It really depends on the individual birds and their personalities.

My rooster is a light Brahma and is very docile.

Can you tell me how you can tell this is a rooster?

 

[Tonyroo]

Are they bantam size or full size chicken? Based on the shape of the rooster and feathered legs, looks like a cochin.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Can you tell me how you can tell this is a rooster?

I can see some pointed saddle feathers on his back. Also, he's obviously no older than 15 weeks, which means that his comb and wattles are much bigger and redder than a pullet's would be.

 

[Tonyroo]

The way he's standing, posture is upright versus horizontal like a hen.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

He's not a Cochin-he has pink skin. Potentially a Cuckoo Marans

 

[Koliver2022]

Are they bantam size or full size chicken? Based on the shape of the rooster and feathered legs, looks like a cochin.

Full sized. But young. Looks like I will be taking it back or selling if it’s a rooster. I have 8 girls and already have a rooster.

 

[HappyClucker7]

He's not a Cochin-he has pink skin. Potentially a Cuckoo Marans

Good catch, I didn't even notice the skin color!