I think its a female now because the males i know that i have don't have their saddle feathers yet.the females have thier back feathers , like my white cochin and the cochin has most of its body covered with feathers and the males have less plumage
Oh it does hold its head up high and every time vistor go near it it hops and hides oh bu8t its friendly to people he knows and it does have saddle feathers so i guess its a rooster, Thank You
If it's a rooster, then he should start crowing any time now, that's always a sure sign. :)
You can tell sometimes if the comb is unusually bright and large, or if the bird sprouts saddle feathers. (I'm assuming you know what those are, but if not let me know)
Or you can sometimes tell from the bird's behavior. Cockerels hold their heads a little higher than pullets, and are generally slightly more alert.
My sister has a red one, she keeps it as a house rooster, it's hilarious (and loud) when he crows in the house. They are beautiful. Hers has a sassy little attitude though, which is fun I think!
I had a bantam partridge cochin hen who was like that. Chianti was a real firecracker! She hated to be touched, but everyone loved her. I still miss her.
Aw, I could listen to that all day, they sound so busy and happy!
lmbarak 8 months ago
wow!how could you abandon a beautiful animal like that?!? his former owner must be very stupid!
vels619 2 years ago 3
I've got a large cochin, almost 2 feet tall, but he is just as cute as your rooster :)
moniquepeeters 2 years ago
Cute! Cochins are such sweeties :)
CORNSiLK 2 years ago
I think its a female now because the males i know that i have don't have their saddle feathers yet.the females have thier back feathers , like my white cochin and the cochin has most of its body covered with feathers and the males have less plumage
Drno20 3 years ago
Females are supposed to feather out faster, but males develop faster.
The only sure way to know is to wait until the chicken either lays an egg or crows XD
CORNSiLK 3 years ago
Oh it does hold its head up high and every time vistor go near it it hops and hides oh bu8t its friendly to people he knows and it does have saddle feathers so i guess its a rooster, Thank You
Drno20 3 years ago
I have never raised a rooster that was not friendly.
I find that if I think that a chicken might be a rooster, it usually is.
Your cochin sounds like a sweetheart :)
CORNSiLK 3 years ago
I Have a White Cochin im a big fan but its a month old and i can't tell if its a rooster
it has a short tail and my family thinks its a rooster but how can i be sure??
Drno20 3 years ago
If it's a rooster, then he should start crowing any time now, that's always a sure sign. :)
You can tell sometimes if the comb is unusually bright and large, or if the bird sprouts saddle feathers. (I'm assuming you know what those are, but if not let me know)
Or you can sometimes tell from the bird's behavior. Cockerels hold their heads a little higher than pullets, and are generally slightly more alert.
CORNSiLK 3 years ago
what a lovely chicken!
annbayardlowreymasse 3 years ago
Thank you!
CORNSiLK 3 years ago
Wow he is gorgeous! How could anyone abandon him, shame on them. And thank YOU for giving him a home!
catnipmouse 3 years ago 5
How could I refuse? I adore cochins, they have such awonderful personalities!
He's now at the top of the pecking order in the flock.
CORNSiLK 3 years ago
My sister has a red one, she keeps it as a house rooster, it's hilarious (and loud) when he crows in the house. They are beautiful. Hers has a sassy little attitude though, which is fun I think!
catnipmouse 3 years ago
I had a bantam partridge cochin hen who was like that. Chianti was a real firecracker! She hated to be touched, but everyone loved her. I still miss her.
CORNSiLK 3 years ago
His feet look fluffy!lol, hes so cute!
QueenEnvy 4 years ago
Yeah, he's a white cochin rooster.
They all have feathered legs and feet.
CORNSiLK 4 years ago
so when you gonna eat him.... just kidding!!!!!!!! =] nice chicken .
darkmoonNIGHTS 4 years ago
nice chicken there =)
Sassi16 4 years ago
I completely love him already :)
CORNSiLK 4 years ago
aww =3
Sassi16 4 years ago