What am I???

[Stellasmomma]

HI ! This little Bantam came in a group of 5 I got they are now 8 weeks old the other 4 turned out to be OEGB but this guy is different does anyone know what breed he is?? Thanks!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

@Rhodebarlover mentioned silver laced Rock bantam I looked that up and it looks close I wonder if maybe its that with dwarfism as you are right the head shape is different

Bantams are already technically dwarfs. This isn't a random dwarfism. He's literally just a Plymouth Rock Bantam-no extra phrasing necessary

 

[Chicken poppy]

Bantams are already technically dwarfs. This isn't a random dwarfism. He's literally just a Plymouth Rock Bantam-no extra phrasing necessary

I have a dwarf chicken that is a bantam. She is smaller and sometimes requires a little extra care. Just sharing what i think since he looks a little similar to mine.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

What hatchery was he from? He's perhaps a Silver Pencilled Rock Bantam

 

[Chicken poppy]

He looks like a dwarf bantam cochin to me. I say this because the face is very “applehead like” with a smaller beak. A very common trait with dwarfism. I could be wrong, however, since cochin bantams do have a rounded faceshape.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Thank you, not sure its a barred rock his feathering reminds me a lot of my Brahmas but he doesn't have that distinct black and white barring like my barred rocks lots of grey I suppose it will be more evident when he gets bigger. This is my 1st go at Bantams other then my silkie. I'm really enjoying them so far!

He's not barred. His variety is silver pencilled. This variety is called dark in Brahmas. He is a Silver Pencilled Plymouth Rock Bantam

 

[Stellasmomma]

He's not barred. His variety is silver pencilled. This variety is called dark in Brahmas. He is a Silver Pencilled Plymouth Rock Bantam

Ohhh I see thank you!!! Its good to know the breed I only have one like him and its a Cockerel, sadly I ended up with 3 cockerels out of 5 chicks so I am going to have to part with 2 of them since he is a favorite of my granddaughter he will likely stay! Smart bird took up with the little one 1st thing LOL

 

[Stellasmomma]

Both my OEGBs, mounted my hand, & attacked my hand between 2-3 weeks old, but turned into sweethearts. Dominant behavior doesn't always mean they'll become aggressive later on. For some it's just a faze. The behavior lasted up until 6 - 7 weeks, then stopped. Now they beg for my attention. They turn a year in July.

They are about 6 weeks old and so far all have been very dossal

 

[Chicken poppy]

Both my OEGBs, mounted my hand, & attacked my hand between 2-3 weeks old, but turned into sweethearts. Dominant behavior doesn't always mean they'll become aggressive later on. For some it's just a faze. The behavior lasted up until 6 - 7 weeks, then stopped. Now they beg for my attention. They turn a year in July.

I was just saying to take note of the behavior, i had actually said that “sweet roos often will become aggressive if they are mean” but they don’t always. Anyhow, i do see what you mean. I think the teenage stage (mine was 8 months ish) that mine was at is worse because they are really getting those hormones in, not learning new things.

 

[Stellasmomma]

What hatchery was he from? He's perhaps a Silver Pencilled Rock Bantam

I unfortunately don't know I purchased them at a feed store, I appreciate the info!!