What kind of Cochin are these!?

[Sarahgonzales17]

tsc said cochin straight run. I got 2 of this kind. What type of Cochin are they?

Also, any tips on sexing them?
Thanks!

 

[MandaH]

Silver laced

 

[cstephens1987]

For sexing watch the comb color and growth. The silver laced looks like a possible cockerel to me

 

[Sarahgonzales17]

left is “baldy” right is “fluffy”
Too view. Someone told me the baldness is a late feathering roo trait?

 

[MandaH]

If they are the same age, one of each.

 

[Sarahgonzales17]

If they are the same age, one of each.

They are the same age

 

[MandaH]

When I buy chicks at the feed store that is straight run i buy the ones with the longest wing feathers. Reason being, females have the two defined rows at that early age whereas males have one. Therefore at 4-5 days old there is a good difference. Genetics can affect them as well as individual issues. But like on your birds, one is quite feathery and one is behind. For me, that usually is the pullets that do well with feathering a little quicker. Just my opinion though as a chickenaholic who buys way too many baby chicks..

 

[Gray Farms]

Silver Laced

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

My money's on both silver laced being cockerels. Watch if they have red combs and growing wattles by 6 weeks, They are male.

 

[Sarahgonzales17]

When I buy chicks at the feed store that is straight run i buy the ones with the longest wing feathers. Reason being, females have the two defined rows at that early age whereas males have one. Therefore at 4-5 days old there is a good difference. Genetics can affect them as well as individual issues. But like on your birds, one is quite feathery and one is behind. For me, that usually is the pullets that do well with feathering a little quicker. Just my opinion though as a chickenaholic who buys way too many baby chicks..

That’s a very good advice! I’m a year and a half into my chicken addiction and I’m really starting to take off haha. These tips are going down in my notes for sure! Thank you!