Any ideas on breed or gender?

FloppyEaredFarm · Dec 30, 2012

I am new to chicken raising and got some chicks from a breeder in the area. At this time of year, she doesn't guarantee any type of breed since they are mostly out free ranging together. Breeds I know she has: Cuckoo Marans, Black Copper Marans, Welsummers, and Cream Legbars, but there could very well be others. Any guesses on this little one? The others all look like a certain breed, but I have no idea with this one.

nakstk · Dec 30, 2012

I am gunna guess Black Copper Maran. Welsummers and Cream Legbars are chipmunk looking as chicks

FloppyEaredFarm · Dec 30, 2012

Well I also got two other chicks that I think are Black Copper Marans and they look different than this little one. Darker gray and more feather development. This one looks different than any of the others. I am wondering if it is another breed? I'm pretty sure she had other breeds than the ones I know about. They are 11 days old if it helps.

FloppyEaredFarm · Dec 31, 2012

I think I remember her saying she has Orpingtons. Could it be a Blue Orpingon?

hdowden · Dec 31, 2012

it looks like it will be blue in color though it is a bit to early to tell weather it is mixed or not

FloppyEaredFarm · Dec 31, 2012

Thanks for the replies! I can't wait to see how this little one turns out!! I hope it's a girl because I am getting attached

Mac14 · Dec 31, 2012

Ya, can't wait to find out!

FloppyEaredFarm · Dec 31, 2012

When should I post another picture for more input? Meaning, how many weeks does it generally take to figure out what they are? If it is mixed, is it anyone's guess or can you usually tell by how they look?

KayTee · Dec 31, 2012

Rooster or not, it's so cute you've just got to keep it!!!

FloppyEaredFarm · Dec 31, 2012

I know! I love this one the most. It's got almost no feather development, so it's still SO FLUFFY! All I can think of is Despicable Me where she says "it's so fluffy I'm gunna die!!" and I feel the same way

The rest of the chicks are super cute of course, but I just love this little one. I'm considering keeping one rooster, so if it is one, this might have to end up being the keeper

Any ideas on breed or gender?

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