What breed is my 5 week old Brahma chick?

[mckenna_anne]

I have a mostly black bantam chick, it is about 5 weeks old. Could I find out the sex this early?

 

[21hens-incharge]

I do not believe you have a Brahma there. That looks like a cochin and a male to me.

Wrong stance, wrong feathering and wrong comb for a brahma.

Where did you get him?

 

[sylviethecochin]

Brahmas have pea combs. That chick has a straight comb, so I would guess he's a Cochin.

Also, yeah. Pretty sure he's a male.

Welcome to BYC!

 

[mckenna_anne]

My mistake. That ones definitely a Bantam chick. I edited my post.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Yup still a male.

 

[mckenna_anne]

Thank you! That’s what I was hoping for.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Then!

Most folks are hoping for girls.