Rooster Denial?

[alliculley1]

Any chance you think this could be a hen? My small glimmer of hope is seeming to fade. Was supposedly a female sexed Cochin chick. Can’t keep it if it’s a rooster, so I’m trying to figure out when I can make a decision to rehome. 8 weeks old.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Any chance you think this could be a hen? My small glimmer of hope is seeming to fade. Was supposedly a female sexed Cochin chick. Can’t keep it if it’s a rooster, so I’m trying to figure out when I can make a decision to rehome. 8 weeks old. View attachment 4118352

It's a Cockerel.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Sadly I can confidently say that he’s a cockerel

 

[alliculley1]

Sadly I can confidently say that he’s a cockerel

Yeaaaah, I know. Haha
When do they start to crow?

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Yeaaaah, I know. Haha
When do they start to crow?

It depends on the bird. Standard Cochins tend to be slower to mature but it could start any day or it could start closer to 12 weeks. I would assume sooner rather than later

 

[Cheekychook12]

It depends on the bird. Standard Cochins tend to be slower to mature but it could start any day or it could start closer to 12 weeks. I would assume sooner rather than later

Mine started crowing today, he’s not even 6 weeks

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

He’s so cute, struttin in his little chicken britches! I’m sure you will be able to find him a home

 

[JenniMcChick]

It depends on the bird. Standard Cochins tend to be slower to mature but it could start any day or it could start closer to 12 weeks. I would assume sooner rather than later

Mine's 14 weeks old & I haven't heard him even try to crow yet. I'd LOVE to entertain the idea that maybe he's not a male, but I'm also pretty sure that ship sailed a long time ago! Attached pics of him at 5-6 weeks & then again today. Really is a good boy & has really grown on me. So maybe he's just gonna be a much quieter male!
Hey...a girl can dream...

 

[JenniMcChick]

Any chance you think this could be a hen? My small glimmer of hope is seeming to fade. Was supposedly a female sexed Cochin chick. Can’t keep it if it’s a rooster, so I’m trying to figure out when I can make a decision to rehome. 8 weeks old. View attachment 4118352

Such a cutie!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

He is a handsome fella.