Is this Bantam Cochin A ROO?

[danischi24]

It means that it's a cochin cross ameracauna. It's a hen for sure.

 

[cajunlizz]

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Well has it laid ANY EGGS? , or crowed ? I would say IF it was a roos it would of started crowing by at least 6 months . So , as late layers bantams are , I have to say pullet .

 

[backswamp]

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What a great way to tell. Anyway, thanks for all the replies. I did talk to the previous owner and SHE is now part of my flock.

 

[HorseFeathers]

Unusual! Hen.

 

[maymiegirl]

I understand your confusion. I experienced this too. I am guessing--as I am no EXPERT on cochins--It is a juvenile roo. Cochins do develop hackles, but very close to maturing. I would say this one is close because I see some faint signs of hackles lengthening. Also, it takes a long time for them to develop the rooster tail and even then, it is not really visible.

None of my cochins ever had wattles and a comb like that. Did you check the legs for a spurr bump?

If I am correct, he should be jumping hens at this age. Cochins will jump any hen they can and they are very active at this. Full of energy; those little buggers.

 

[LilPeeps]

That bird is a female, and not a pure cochin.

 

[Msbear]

the beard just means she's a manly girl

She is definitely a she. I do know cochins and she is a cross but definitely a she

 

[Smartie_Pants]

Yeah, no way that's a roo.

 

[speckledhen]

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It means your bird is not pure. It's a cross with a bearded breed.