Rooster??? Hen???

[Crazy pet mama]

I have a 5 week Barred Cochin I’m not sure of. It’s definitely the top of the pecking order so far, and by far the largest. I’m just not sure if it’s a young rooster, or a more aggressive hen. It is the only Barred Cochin I have, so I don’t have anything to compare it too. Help?

 

[sylviethecochin]

He looks white and grey, rather than black and white. A lot of white barring means that the bird has two copies of the barring gene. Only males can carry two copies of the barring gene. Ergo, that is a male.

The red wattles cinch it.

Cute boy. Is he standard sized?

 

[Crazy pet mama]

He looks white and grey, rather than black and white. A lot of white barring means that the bird has two copies of the barring gene. Only males can carry two copies of the barring gene. Ergo, that is a male.

The red wattles cinch it.

Cute boy. Is he standard sized?

He is standard size. I was afraid it was a rooster, just hoping it wasn’t.

 

[sylviethecochin]

I'd love a standard cochin. (and someday, I will have a flock of blues) Welcome to BYC!

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Cockerel.

 

[Crazy pet mama]

Should I separate him from the others? I’m not going to keep him, not allowed in my area. Advice on how to sell/give him to a good owner? I’m totally new to the chicken world.

 

[drumstick diva]

Cockerel - sorry

 

[Gray Farms]

cockerel

 

[MissMaple]

Should I separate him from the others? I’m not going to keep him, not allowed in my area. Advice on how to sell/give him to a good owner? I’m totally new to the chicken world.

There may be a large farm near you that wouldn't mind another roo. You can check on the Find Your State thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/find-your-states-thread.270925/

 

[MissMaple]

Click on the thread for your state and post there.