Australorp?

[alleyjazz]

I thought this was an australorp but the earlobes look white to almost blue - ish. Any opinions on breed? She's from a McMurrays rainbox mix and about 21 weeks old.

 

[akcountrygrrl]

I would guess either Minorca or Andalusian. I don't have my standards book with me to be able to look at other details but I do know that both of those breeds would have white earlobes, come in black, and have a bit slighter body build. Maybe someone with a bit more experience in those breeds can chime in????

 

[kentuckysilkies]

Agreed, Minorca or Andalusa.

 

[Lbrad7]

Looks like a young Minorca to me.

 

[rothbarth]

I ordered the rainbow layers from mcmurrays as well and out of 15 birds, I have 14 white layers. I'm kinda disappointed

 

[Mountain Peeps]

It is not an Andalusian

 

[Michael OShay]

It looks like a hatchery grade Black Minorca to me.

 

[mymilliefleur]

It looks like a hatchery grade Black Minorca to me.

Yes, I agree. she lacks the build and eye color of a Australorp.

 

[donrae]

Zombie thread...I'm sure the OP has made peace with the breed of the bird (if it's even still alive).