2 chicks from Atwoods

[RootandRoost]

I purchased these 2 last night to slip under a broody hen. She is very pleased with them so it doesn’t really matter what they are. Momma Hen is happy.
however, I am curious. The man who oversees the chick area at the store said they are Easter Eggers.They were in a mixed bin. But as I was about to leave he mentioned that they had a problem yesterday morning when the chicks arrived. He wasn’t there and chicks didn’t get labeled or sorted correctly. Now, I’m uncertain that these are,in fact, EE.
Possibly Dark Cornish?
what do you think?

 

[wyochick10]

Hi! I’m not sure what they are but I don’t think they are EE’s because it looks like they have yellow legs. EE’s have greenish legs. They are super cute though!!

 

[RootandRoost]

Hi! I’m not sure what they are but I don’t think they are EE’s because it looks like they have yellow legs. EE’s have greenish legs. They are super cute though!!

Thanks! Yeah...I still haven't figured it out. I doubt they are EE. I didn't pay attention because the store employee indicated that they were EE. It wasn't until I had them boxed up and ready that he admitted to the mix up, etc. I didn't even look at their legs until they came home. I just trusted that he said they were EE. You know?

It's okay, though. They ae what they are.

 

[daisyterp]

They look like Sicilian Buttercups to me

 

[ladybrasa]

I’m by no means an expert, but if the options are EE or Dark Cornish, my guess is Dark Cornish. EE usually have a little fluff around there cheeks (not always), and usually don’t have yellow legs as mentioned above. Also (again no expert), the intricate stripes on the face may indicate a lace pattern, or pencilling, or speckles or something along those lines in the adult. Looked up pics of dark Cornish and the hens are definitely laced. IMO they are really pretty though.

If you aren’t sure that the other option is Dark Cornish, it might help to know what hatchery your store gets their chicks from and see what that hatchery offers.

 

[RootandRoost]

I’m by no means an expert, but if the options are EE or Dark Cornish, my guess is Dark Cornish. EE usually have a little fluff around there cheeks (not always), and usually don’t have yellow legs as mentioned above. Also (again no expert), the intricate stripes on the face may indicate a lace pattern, or pencilling, or speckles or something along those lines in the adult. Looked up pics of dark Cornish and the hens are definitely laced. IMO they are really pretty though.

If you aren’t sure that the other option is Dark Cornish, it might help to know what hatchery your store gets their chicks from and see what that hatchery offers.

Yes, it's that speckling that makes me think it's not EE or Welsummer (which was one in the bin). I've fine with Dark Cornish. I wanted to add some more blue/green egg layers to my flock of 25, but maybe next year.
I LOVE your picture--the black cat and chicken!

Oh, and I just found out the hatchery is Ideal out of Texas, so I'm going to look them up now.