Australorps breed Thread

[Dianne88]

Hi, I just hatched out about a dozen Cochin chicks but to my surprise I got a black mystery chick. It's shell is light brown like the Cochin but also like the Australorp?? The breeder thought she might have had a fence jumper??? Take a look at the pics and let me know if you think it might be a Australorp?

 

[chickisoup]

I am certainly no expert but from what little I can see in your pic it looks like a little aussie to me

 

[WendyF]

Quote: That is one cute little chickie! I can't wait to see what it grows into. Congratulations on your hatch!!

 

[Dianne88]

That is one cute little chickie!  I can't wait to see what it grows into. Congratulations on your hatch!!

Thank you, I will post more pics as the feathers come in.

 

[getaclue]

Looks like a BA to me too.

 

[tnmommy]

Does look like an Aussie

 

[tnmommy]

Doubt this is a record but it caught me by surprise. My Australorp pullet is almost 17 weeks old and she laid her first egg today.

 

[getaclue]

tnmommy, Congratulations!

 

[chickisoup]

Doubt this is a record but it caught me by surprise. My Australorp pullet is almost 17 weeks old and she laid her first egg today.

WOW!!!

 

[Dianne88]

Looks like a BA to me too.

I read somewhere that the bottom of their feet should be a certain color, has anyone else heard this? What color and can I tell at a few days old?