barred rocks? I'm thinking not

[FnWeirdo]

hello all can i get some opinions on what you think these 3 black ones are?

TSC says " Barred rocks" i got them 4 weeks ago so they are in the 4-6 week range. looking at pictures and i don't think this is it XD. any guesses?

 

[muddy75]

look like black australorp to me (at least the one in the front). this is 2 of mine at that age range.

 

[FnWeirdo]

oh yeah just like them. the one in the back i believe is a roo comb gives me the feeling at least
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btw thanks much now i am able to know which breed to research lol

 

[Gray Farms]

Most likely Black Australorps. Not Barred Rocks for sure.

 

[FnWeirdo]

Most likely Black Australorps. Not Barred Rocks for sure.

thanks for the input bud after doing some research i think these are in fact australorps, which aren't the prettiest of birds but i think they will do great in my flock. very friendly strong winter layers ( we have long cold winters). cold hardy. new kid on the way so glad they are a docile breed like my cochins in the brooder with them ( much younger then the australorps ) the funny thing is the australorps have not picked on the tiny for now cochins they actually take good care of them so i didn't have to separate with rocks i might of had to so another TSC fail but hey worked out for me i guess XD

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Black Austrolorps.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Most likely Black Australorps. Not Barred Rocks for sure.

I just now realized, am I spelling 'Austrolorp' wrong?

 

[mixedbreeds]

The ones I had were broody machines very good mothers

 

[FnWeirdo]

The ones I had were broody machines very good mothers

they seem to be natural care givers, one of my cochins is a runt and wasn't doing to good i was gonna separate and try to give her tlc to help her grow along but the dang australorps made her move around eat and even huddle her every night to keep her warm. my mind has been a bit blown over this figured there doing everything that needs to be done so might as well keep her in there