Are these truly blue laced red wyandotte chicks?

The colors are way lighter than the BLRW standards that I used to hatch out. Even my splash and blue spectrum blrw did not hatch out this light, as far as I remember. I know I got them from Ideal so I shouldn't expect perfection or to standard...I got them for myself to enjoy so that's fine.

The only thing is...I do want them to be blrw! heh I just want to make sure that's what they are. Any clue?

Thank you!






This is a slightly darker one




This one looks very close to right for me.

 

That's what I thought. *sigh* I checked the ideal site and the drawn pics they show of chicks match those colors, but that doesn't mean much.

 

I'm hoping someone else who has gotten them from Ideal will chime in. I'm curious if this is just "hatchery quality". Guess I shoulda known better, but couldn't find them elsewhere in bantam.

 

They're adorable and thriving...just possibly not what I wanted. *sigh* I'd actually ordered and canceled the order 2 other times so if they're not what I ordered, I'm going to be PEEVED!

 

Wugh! Heard them downstairs peeping so went to see what was wrong. Checked their wing feather and am even more upset. Just jotted off an e-mail to Ideal. I've recommended them to so many people that have just wanted pet chickens in the past, but it'd be nice if you at least get some that resemble what they're supposed to be!

Here's part of what I wrote to them:

"WELL, my birds are now mostly feathering in solid white. A few are feathering in some lacing, but it's brown and white! I have no clue what chicks were sent to me, but they are most definitely NOT blue laced red wyandottes"


Most of them are feathering in SOLID white. *sigh* I'm so not a happy camper. I went back and forth for months deciding whether or not to order these. I've wanted them for months, but didn't know if I should splurge on chicks since I had my own chicks (different breeds) hatching here. Guess I shoulda gone with my gut.