If you got him at a feed store her may be a Golden Comet. They usually don't carry specific breeds, but I could be wrong. There are some private Garden shops/Nurserys that carry specific breeds. Such as Natureberry farms in Rochester, NY. Then too they only order so many or take orders for...
I had three. You said through a friend, would a friend lie? Trust them. Buffs lighten up in the sun so they may appear darker. As for feet color, I''ve had some Dels w/ green feet as chicks, give it some time and if turns out not to be a BO call'em on it and ask for an exchange or refund. If...