Roo or Hen?

[Nlivingston]

Picked this baby up on feb. 22 and just curious if you guys think roo or hen? I have my guess but never had a “Cochin” before so wanted other opinions! I would assume 5-6 weeks old

 

[25chickens]

Cockerel

 

[Nlivingston]

What’s your way of knowing?

 

[Acre4Me]

Pretty young, but the comb that is getting color, along with wattles becoming apparent, make me wonder if male.

however,I’ve had a couple of breeds where the females get comb/wattle development earlier than other breeds, and show some color so I’m not sure on your chick- I’ve never had Cochins.

hopefully someone who raises/has raised Cochins will reply!

 

[25chickens]

In a few weeks, the gender will be more visible. Post pics in a few weeks.

 

[Overo Mare]

Cockerel. Cochin pullets are very slow to mature while cockerels are quite quick to grow wattles/comb and color up.

 

[Nlivingston]

Thanks for the reply’s. I’ll post another picture in a couple weeks. I’m also thinking roo. As of right now I love him to much to not keep him. So hopefully he grows up to be an amazing roo!

 

[Nlivingston]

Updated picture, moved out into the coop! 8ish weeks old.

 

[Fluffyflufffluff]

Picked this baby up on feb. 22 and just curious if you guys think roo or hen? I have my guess but never had a “Cochin” before so wanted other opinions! I would assume 5-6 weeks old View attachment 2062715View attachment 2062715View attachment 2062718View attachment 2062719

Looks like a roo. the stance, the feathers, definitely a roo.

 

[skytopbantams]

My bet female. Comb is still pretty small,often Cockerels combs are higher at this point. Once it gets a bit older check the feathers on its back right before the tail. If the ends are pointed it's a male. Females feathers are rounded there. Looks like a buff cochin.