Hen or Rooster?

[SavyNic]

Hi there! Our chickies are now around 10-11 weeks old, and all of a sudden we’re having aggression issues with our Black Cooper Maran. We were surprised because most people we’ve talked to have had a great experience with them. So we did some digging and now we’re wondering if the breeder accidentally misgendered it. Here are some pics of her(him?) ...let me know if y’all can tell me anything based on your experience! Thanks

 

[Mamatomany123]

100% a cockerel

 

[SavyNic]

100% a cockerel

Just out of curiosity, what features tell you that? We’ve never had a BCM and I’d love to know for future reference

 

[Mamatomany123]

Just out of curiosity, what features tell you that? We’ve never had a BCM and I’d love to know for future reference

The pointed hackle feathers the copper leakage, and the most obvious the huge and super red comb and wattles. Mine arent BCM but heres my 10 week old pullets. Notice way smaller combs and nonexistent wattles.

 

[Mamatomany123]

Also, very thick legs

 

[keesmom]

With that comb at just 10 weeks? Definitely a cockerel.

 

[SavyNic]

The pointed hackle feathers the copper leakage, and the most obvious the huge and super red comb and wattles. Mine arent BCM but heres my 10 week old pullets. Notice way smaller combs and nonexistent wattles.

Okay, we have 8 other hens and none of their combs compare... that’s the reason we were worried haha but thank you for your wisdom!

 

[Little Chicken Girl]

Totally a cockerel

 

[Mr Beaks]

Big red comb n wattles at this age = cockerel.