cmccullough1390
Songster
look like a cockerel to me o have two bantam Cochins had three but gave one to a friend they're 9 weeks now an no where near that red if it were a pullet she'd only be that red if she were about to lay
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look like a cockerel to me o have two bantam Cochins had three but gave one to a friend they're 9 weeks now an no where near that red if it were a pullet she'd only be that red if she were about to lay
Hmm good to know I always learn from youColoring says female.
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Coloring says female.
The comb is a bit pink, and Cochin color genetics can be a complete mess. Too many people breeding and then just kind of guessing at what colors birds are. But that golden chest is pretty female specific. The bird is also lacking red though the shoulder/wing area that a cockerel of the same coloration would have.Don't you think it's a bit red for a female. Could be a cochin mix? None of my females are that red except the one I posted. Still unsure.. it's driving me nuts..![]()
The comb is a bit pink, and Cochin color genetics can be a complete mess. Too many people breeding and then just kind of guessing at what colors birds are. But that golden chest is pretty female specific. The bird is also lacking red though the shoulder/wing area that a cockerel of the same coloration would have.
What about wattles? The one I'm having trouble with has a small flesh colored comb and big red wattles. All the boys the same age have huge red combs and wattles. It also has more of a female body type. I know the father was blue partridge but I have no clue what the mother was..![]()
My double laced Barnvelders looked different from just 5 wks. But supplier MPC both hens about 3 wks ago.Now at 20 wks I have this![]()
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And this rooHe is gorgeous but 6 Roos now in the city! My hair is turning white ! I hate to send so many birds to the stew pot...![]()
Why don't you post a picture? Large, red wattles can also be indicative of a cockerel, and his/her comb should grow out to match it soon. How old is your chicken?