Still Not Sure of Breed 🤔

[0range]

Looks almost exactly like my Meyer Olive Egger that I got in May. It had a band so I’m confident in what it is. They also gave me one as part of the rare breed assortment even though I don’t think it was explicitly listed as a possibility.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Looks almost exactly like my Meyer Olive Egger that I got in May. It had a band so I’m confident in what it is. They also gave me one as part of the rare breed assortment even though I don’t think it was explicitly listed as a possibility.

Oh - maybe she is an Olive Egger, then. Someone me ironed that possibility earlier, but since she wasn't banded, I assumed not.

I guess I'll find out when she starts laying eggs?

C'mon, Meyer! A band would have helped!

 

[Aunt Angus]

And I just checked the list. Olive Egger is on there. Maybe the confusion is solved, then?

Thanks. everyone. I'm not sure how y'all tell some of these breeds apart so easily. I have lots to learn about the traits of the specific breeds (and hybrids). Too many details for the ol" noggin to retain.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Found this pic posted by @WVBirdsAndBees from a while back. This is their OE from Meyer. THIS makes sense. Look at the gold on her neck.

And I just contacted Meyer. They cross CCL with Maran to get their OEs. It all makes sense now!

Here's a link to the post: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/meyer-hatchery-olive-egger-pics.1375867/post-22810415

 

[WVBirdsAndBees]

Can confirm that looks a lot like our olive egger from Meyer as a chick. Ours is definitely CCL/Marans and came complete with a cute little crest and pretty olive eggs.

One of our favorite birds. We've since hatched some of her eggs with a CCL roo and they've been similar. Adventurous like a CCL, good layers, like to forage for snacks.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Can confirm that looks a lot like our olive egger from Meyer as a chick. Ours is definitely CCL/Marans and came complete with a cute little crest and pretty olive eggs.

One of our favorite birds. We've since hatched some of her eggs with a CCL roo and they've been similar. Adventurous like a CCL, good layers, like to forage for snacks.

I am very excited for her to be an OE!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Can confirm that looks a lot like our olive egger from Meyer as a chick. Ours is definitely CCL/Marans and came complete with a cute little crest and pretty olive eggs.

One of our favorite birds. We've since hatched some of her eggs with a CCL roo and they've been similar. Adventurous like a CCL, good layers, like to forage for snacks.

And thanks for your thread! It was VERY helpful!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

It depends on what color she lays. GCM or OE!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

If she lays.
That comb is suspicious.

 

[WVBirdsAndBees]

Both GCM and that line of OE are very cool birds. Hard to tell for sure. Keep an eye out for a little crest.

Cute little thing either way. We've had good luck with Meyer.