3 Chicks - unknown gender and wondering about breed

[kjc1990]

Hi so I bought a silver laced Wyandotte hen and she had 3 chicks afoot. I was told one was a light Sussex, the other a buff Orpington and the third a "mix breed"! Can you confirm please? And also guess at the gender! They are 1 month and 1 week old.

 

[GitaBooks]

Nice looking chicks!

The top one and the bottom one both look like crosses, the middle one could be a cross or could be a Buff Orpington. Is that a black feather on its wing?

The top one looks like it could be a rooster, though its a little early to be sure. The middle one looks like a hen. I'm not sure about the bottom one.

Best of luck!

 

[kjc1990]

They told me the first two were certainly full Breds! I hope I wasn't lied to. I know the last one was a mix breed! Yeah I thought the top was a roo too! Only time will tell I guess! I suppose it's all a bit too soon! They are probably going through a weird teenage transition!

 

[GitaBooks]

Sometimes its hard to tell breed when they are still young, so they certainly could be pure.