Andalsian or Orpington? d'Uccle or mixed bantam?

[Alexandra33]

Vital information: both about 8 weeks old, and out of the Meyer overstock bin.

I've been up in the air about this little one....any opinions as to whether she's an Andalusian or a Blue Orp?

Also, this mystery chick has begun to develop spangles. Although she looks nothing like my other d'Uccles (and was wildtype/stripy as a chick), I guess it's entirely possible. Input appreciated.

~Alex

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Andalusian will have white earlobes, blue Orpingtons have red. I believe yours is developing red ones?

The second bird is a Millie fleur d'uccle. The Millie fleur will come is as she gets older.

 

[Seaecho]

Yep, look like a Mille D'Uccle with coloring that is just a bit different. Doesn't mean it won't make a great pet though. Might turn out to be really gorgeous in color! No idea about the others. Will let knowledgeable people on these breeds give their opinion.

 

[Alexandra33]

I really appreciate the input! Had a feeling my Sassy was a d'Uccle after discovering spangles....however, no amount of denial will make her anything but. I already have 5, so it's a good thing this is my favorite bantam breed, right?

Blue girl's earlobe color is still unclear at this point.

~Alex

 

[lilmillefleur]

I'm thinking adalusian...
and yes the second one must just be an oddly colored (but still GORGEOUS) d'Uccle.

 

[Alexandra33]

Just a little update:

Sadly, Sassy got taken by a hawk a few weeks back, but I'm confident now she was a d'Uccle. Those spangles didn't lie. What a cutie.

As for Blue Girl, I'm just about 100% set on Andalusian. She's long-legged, streamlined, highly active, quicker to develop comb/wattles than her Sussex and Marans siblings, and sports light blue earlobes (which I'm sure will eventually become white with age).

~Alex

 

[JedJackson]

Just a little update:

Sadly, Sassy got taken by a hawk a few weeks back, but I'm confident now she was a d'Uccle. Those spangles didn't lie. What a cutie.

As for Blue Girl, I'm just about 100% set on Andalusian. She's long-legged, streamlined, highly active, quicker to develop comb/wattles than her Sussex and Marans siblings, and sports light blue earlobes (which I'm sure will eventually become white with age).

~Alex

Sorry about Sassy- that is a bummer. She was cute. Blue Girl is beautiful, too. Andalusians are a nice breed.

 

[Alexandra33]

Sorry about Sassy- that is a bummer. She was cute. Blue Girl is beautiful, too. Andalusians are a nice breed.

Thank you so much, Jed, really appreciate it.

Being this is my first experience with an Andalusian, I must agree. She's wonderfully friendly.

~Alex