So for sure roo? 11-12 week old SLcochins

[Chick-InnOwner]

Heres my sweet babies. I still cant get what gender they are

 

[sunnie7]

Here’s mine at 12 weeks...I’m told cockerel

 

[Kabootar]

Love Aseels too!

Sorry for hijacking your thread OP!

I see that you are knowledgeable in these matters. I have a rooster who looks as if he is laced, not as clearly, but still. Can you please tell me his pattern.

 

[Kabootar]

A fellow member once told me that Aseels were used in the development of the Wyandotte breed.

 

[RainbowHen]

Cockerels

 

[Kabootar]

Here’s mine at 12 weeks...I’m told cockerel
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If you look carefully you can see the saddle feathers going downwards.

 

[Painted Calls]

Male specific saddle feathers would only be starting to come in at 12 weeks.

A cochin pullet should not have wattles this developed at this age. The combs are less developed than you typically see with cockerels though.

I will say cockerels.

What do you see @OneHappyRooster?

 

[Painted Calls]

Ah, these are LF. They're a bit different than my area of Cochin expertise. They also mature a little differently.

I almost want to say pullets.

Sunnie's bird is a SL Orp.

 

[Chick-InnOwner]

I was also thinking cockerels!

Alright they are part of our flock no matter what. Guess I'll 100% know when they crow lol

 

[Painted Calls]

I was not aware that there is a Silver Laced Orpington variety. I am not into Orpingtons, never had one. I am not a big fan of Cochins either. I like spicy and active chickens.

There are all kinds of Orps. Chocolate mottled are probably my fave.

I'm a total lap chicken girl. Love my floofy cuddle chickens.