Astralorp X with ???

[dmiravalle]

Any suggestions? These were supposed to Astralorps, they were marked like the chicks are supposed to be but started showing up with leg feathers at a couple of days old. In these pics they are 5 months old. And currently weigh #1. 5.6 and #2 6.2 pounds. Any suggestions on the rest of the bird??

The bird in front of this one is a bantam cochin.

If you look carefully on this one, the blue colored bird behind her is our TURKEY!

 

[txcarl1258]

I could be wrong, but they look like Standard Cochins not Australorp mixes. If not they Australorp mixed with Standard cochins. Beautiful girls though. I may have to get some Standard Cochins now.

Edited for spelling.

 

[dmiravalle]

I was thinking standard cochin, but our standards were never quite this big, plus they have a definete V in their tail.. That is why I was thinking a cross, and of course their were advertised as Astralorps. Love these mystery chickens!

 

[Appaloosa Hill Farm]

Standard Cochins. Gorgeous birds! My barred Cochin roo (may he rest in peace) was bigger at 5 months old that my RSL roo was at 2 years. I, too, may have to get some now!

 

[dmiravalle]

They are definetely sweet, but very standoffish. All our other little cochins and previous standards, we VERY social. Thanks for your input.