Barred Breed & Gender Guess

[JensMaverick]

We had two eggs hatch that were given to us. I am guessing that they are barnyard mixes. The eggs were supposed to have been cochins, polish or silkies. The first one has some feathering on it's legs and 5 toes...so I am thinking silkie mix? So any guess on breed or gender on these two?


5 toes, some feathering on legs. Thinking maybe a cockerel?



Clean legged, 4 toes. Pullet?



Thanks in advance!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

They look like barred rock crossed with salmon faverolle. I think your gender guesses look right, a rooster and pullet.

 

[JensMaverick]

Thanks for the reply @oldhenlikesdogs I was hoping I was wrong...so many roos around here. Surprisingly enough our top roo leaves him alone. Which normally he isn't very accepting of other males. That is why I was hoping possibly we had two pullets.

 

[donrae]

Agree, a cockerel and a pullet.

I can see the silkie characteristics in him, but not first generation, more like a mix of mixes.

She's pretty generic looking, no traits of those breeds listed. But she's a pullet, that counts for something!

Your older rooster probably just doesn't see this little guy as a challenge yet. You may be fine through the winter, but come spring when his hormones start flowing, they will have issues with each other.

 

[JensMaverick]

Any chance they could be part cuckoo Marans?

 

[Gray Farms]

They look like barred rock crossed with salmon faverolle. I think your gender guesses look right, a rooster and pullet.

x2

 

[donrae]

Any chance they could be part cuckoo Marans?

could be. Looks like white skin, so Marans could be in the mix.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with donrae

 

[junebuggena]

Could be from an Olive Egger project involving Ameraucana and Cuckoo Marans. Would explain the coloring, the feathered legs, and the muffs.

 

[Gray Farms]

I'm still going with the Favorelle cross. Comb, beard, leg color, leg feathers, and fifth toe on the male are good indicators.