Calling Cochin Experts--thoughts?

[Hootrvil]

These are 2 of my 3 BBS Cochins I received from Meyer....ordered all female. I know they take a while longer to mature, but what are your thoughts? Boys? The first pic (in front) shows the one I'm thinking is the only girl. I asked a while back and thought maybe too young at that time to confirm. They are 17 weeks old now. Thanks!

 

[fluffycrow]

You're correct. The bird in the very front of your photo is your only pullet

 

[SilverBirds]

You're correct. The bird in the very front of your photo is your only pullet

Agreed.

 

[Hootrvil]

You're correct. The bird in the very front of your photo is your only pullet

Thanks for confirming...so sorry to have to let them go, but that would be too many roos for my hens.

 

[Yardmom]

I'm not familiar with cochins, but are these birds crowing or having other male characteristics? At 17 weeks some birds can have combs and wattles that red, while others will still be pale.

 

[Hootrvil]

I'm not familiar with cochins, but are these birds crowing or having other male characteristics? At 17 weeks some birds can have combs and wattles that red, while others will still be pale.

They haven't started crowing just yet, but are behaving just like roos...chasing ladies, fussing with other roos. etc. Meyer Hatchery reviewed the pics and agreed that they are boys....so I have to rehome them now. I just don't have room for another pen.