Australorp, Jersey Giant, or both?

[danab]

I was given 8 chicks that my neighbor ordered from MPC. He ordered 2 each of BO, JG, Aust, and BR. I have been told the two standard BO's are actually bantam Buff Brahmas. I think they got the Barred Rocks right, but I cant tell much difference between the four black birds. The biggest difference I see is that two of them show white under the tips of their feathers when in flight.

The white at the tip of feathers.

I love these chicks. The black and white looks so cool.

 

[cubalaya]

the buff brahmas and barred rocks are right. for your black ones look at the bottoms of their feet. if its pink its an australorp, if its yellow its a jersey giant.

 

[danab]

Well if that is the only way to tell the difference, then I think MPC got those four right as well, maybe. It is hard to tell if the colors of the bottom of the feet are really that different.

 

[StupidBird]

ooooh pretty! what are those other very light golden birds with the black feathering at tail and neck?

 

[danab]

I believe they are bantam Buff Brahmas.

 

[HorseFeathers]

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Correct.