Is this a Blue Cochin?

[FermanaghFlock]

We ordered in 18 Buff Orpington Eggs weeks ago, 12 hatched but one was very different. We contacted the breeder and she said she thought it could be a Blue Cochin, as the egg labelling system would make them look very similar (BO and BC) but was difficult to tell immediately after hatch! Now he’s quite a bit older we’re after a bit of confirmation, but we haven’t had a reply yet, so we’re wondering if we could get any help here. In these pictures he is 7 weeks old and looking very fancy!

 

[keesmom]

Is that a pea comb or a single comb? Looks like a pea comb in the first, hard to tell in the second. As for color, looks like a splash.

 

[FermanaghFlock]

Is that a pea comb or a single comb? Looks like a pea comb in the first, hard to tell in the second. As for color, looks like a splash.

Oh very good, thank you! Yes, it is a pea comb. He's developing slower than the buffs but by his behaviour we're pretty certain he's a he.

 

[keesmom]

Does she have Brahmas? Cochins have single combs.

 

[FermanaghFlock]

Does she have Brahmas? Cochins have single combs.

Yes she does, thank you so much!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I'm debating between lavender and splash, but looks like a Brahma! Lucky to get such a rare color and a gorgeous bird! I'm jealous!

 

[FermanaghFlock]

I'm debating between lavender and splash, but looks like a Brahma! Lucky to get such a rare color and a gorgeous bird! I'm jealous!

Yes, he is absolutely stunning! Unfortunately our flock is only big enough for one rooster, so we need to choose between him and one of our gorgeous buffs (luckily we've been able to find good homes for the others )