Who is this mystery chick with feathered feet?

[hkeibard]

Hi - I have an interesting looking one week old mystery chick that came from Meyer Hatchery. It is one of the two "assorted rare" from Meyer Hatchery. Per their website:

Possible breeds include: Ancona, Andalusian, Wyandotte, Delaware, Dominique, Jersey Giant, Brahma, Partridge Rock, Light Brown Leghorn, Hamburg, Sussex, German Spitzhauben Appenzeller, Buckeye, Sumatra, Cochin, Polish, Marans, Faverolles, Welsummer, Exchequer Leghorn, Sultan, Ameraucana, Blue and Lavender Orpington, Heritage Barred Plymouth Rock, Mottled Houdan, Easter Eggers, Lakeshore Eggers, Green Queens, and others as they are added to our rare breed offerings. Different colors of the same breed will be counted as separate varieties.

She's got feathered feet and quite the spunky personality. A name contender was Olivia for the Olivia Newton John style leg warmers, but based on the spunk being demonstrated my husband suggested (Margaret) Houlihan.

It might be too early to tell, but any guesses as to what breed she might be?

 

[DaisyG2317]

Dark Brahma... don't take my word on that though I am a n00b

 

[JedJackson]

Partridge Cochin is my best guess.

 

[featherhead007]

Partridge Cochin is my guess as well.

 

[hkeibard]

Interesting. I was guessing Partridge Cochin as well but that was after being so confused by the colors on Brahmas. Either way, she's quite the independent one and isn't bothered a bit by being the only one of her kind in the 8 chick flock. It'll be interesting to see her grow.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Agree with partridge Cochin. She looks like a fiesty girl! Love the nod to M*A*S*H.

 

[hkeibard]

Thanks. This has been fun so far. It's kinda funny that I specifically eliminated any feathered footed friends when I was selecting the order. Not for any good reason other than the possible "ick" factor in my mind when thinking about fuzzy feet and poop. But I've got to say she has won my heart.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Thanks. This has been fun so far. It's kinda funny that I specifically eliminated any feathered footed friends when I was selecting the order. Not for any good reason other than the possible "ick" factor in my mind when thinking about fuzzy feet and poop. But I've got to say she has won my heart.

I have both Marans and silkies, both feather footed breeds, and their feet and legs stay surprisingly clean!

 

[WVBirdsAndBees]

Cochin seems like a good guess. Too cute.

We avoided feathered feet when doing our last Meyer order as well - but our "meal maker" bonus chick ended up being a light brahma female. She's now my wife's favorite. So you just never know which will steal your heart.

 

[JedJackson]

Breeds like Brahmas, Cochins and Silkies are generally sweet and easy going, so I am not surprised they win hearts. If you keep a dry coop and run there really is no problem with feathered feet.