We got this little one from the bantam bin at TSC with a bunch of silkies. Looks like a D'Uccle to me, but I've only owned Mille Fleurs. Also, I'm on the edge about his/her sex, so any ideas there would be appreciated as well.
This is a courtesy post for a friend. She got a whole bunch of sebrights, and these two just don't look like the others. Are they just off-colored golden sebrights, or are they something else?
Chick 1:
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She's an Ayam Cemani, I'm pretty darn sure of that. Lucky you!
However, you're right about the body type. She HAS to be part Ayam Cemani, but going by her stance, tail posture, she may be mixed with Serama (with non-drop of the wing coming from the Ayam) or Leghorn.
Jersey Giants are slow to do EVERYTHING. They take a very long time (6+ months) to reach full height and weight.
It's hard to even guess at gender at this age, but no serious roo signs thus far. I'd wait a few more weeks, then post again if you're still not sure.
Is it possible that they hatched and something did reach a claw into the bars? Rats are pretty good at getting into dog kennels, or raccoons can get a paw in, too.
I keep a fairly small flock, and I've been basically been buying Dumor or 'whatever's there' from TSC and Rural King. However, I'd really like to give my chickens something healthier. Not because I'm dissatisfied with their health as it is, or with the quality of my feed (I wouldn't know any...
Okay! So I have spent entirely too much time trying to come up with a solution to this mystery, and my answer is vague at best, but I've been able to find a certain variety of Barnevelder that has chicks that look exactly like this. Perhaps a bantam GLD (DLG? GDL?) Barnevelder?
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At this young age, I can't tell you with the cochin but I'm going to assume pullet thus far. That andalusian looks like a pretty definite cockerel, however, IMO.
Not a golden sebright. I've had several of those (5) and seen more. This looks nothing like a sebright chick, in color or body type. Sebrights tend to be more slim and upright, even from hatching.
I have three that did exactly what yours did! I just assumed that they were all roos, but the chances that all six of our chicks are roos are pretty slim, right? If I had to guess, I'd have to say that our chicks that had their combs turn red later are the likely pullets.
They should be just fine! Even roosters that are raised together tend to get along much better (although it's still not recommended to keep multiple in the same flock). Bantams and LF mix fine, too. There will always be a pecking order, so don't be too worried if there's one that seems to get...
In my opinion, this is one of the best bantam breeds I've ever come across. My little roo was the sweetest, and made it through a bad case of Cocci which he came with from the breeder. These birds have personality, will walk with the big chickens, and cuddle up on your shoulder with no issue...
These are very pretty birds, perfect size for holding. Unfortunately, they don't enjoy being held very much, even from day one. With regular handling can become tolerant of handling, but I've never seen one seek it out. Lay as expected for a tiny bantam, so obviously just a nice, pretty...