Black australorp chick?

[JoyMcW]

Hey everyone! I received some chicks today from Hilltop farms. One unfortunately was dead. Two of the ones I ordered were a black australorp and also an olive egger. Can anyone else me identify this chick? It’s either the australorp or olive egger. Thank you!

 

[NatJ]

Are you asking about the mostly-black chick that has white barring across the feathers? A Black Australorp would not have the white barring, so it must be your Olive Egger.

 

[MasterofNone]

Boy, that black barred one sure looks like a barred rock to me. But I am still pretty new at this so take my comment with a grain of salt.

 

[FunClucks]

Possibly a female barred rock? There's a white headspot which is usually associated with males, but I think the white barring on wings isn't as much/as bright as if it were male. Also the headspot is small. Wait and see there.

This chick could be your olive egger, especially if it grows a head tuft (indicating cream crested legbar in the mix).

 

[JoyMcW]

Are you asking about the mostly-black chick that has white barring across the feathers? A Black Australorp would not have the white barring, so it must be your Olive Egger.

Yes that’s the one I’m talking about. Was hoping it was the australorp but I think you’re right.

 

[JoyMcW]

Boy, that black barred one sure looks like a barred rock to me. But I am still pretty new at this so take my comment with a grain of salt.

I thought the same thing!

 

[JoyMcW]

Possibly a female barred rock? There's a white headspot which is usually associated with males, but I think the white barring on wings isn't as much/as bright as if it were male. Also the headspot is small. Wait and see there.

This chick could be your olive egger, especially if it grows a head tuft (indicating cream crested legbar in the mix).

Thanks so much. I am definitely interested to see how it turns out.

 

[MasterofNone]

If it is a barred rock, then at least know they are often lovely birds. One of my hens is just the coolest, smartest chicken.

 

[Dreamers Nook]

I had 3 blue australorp chicks, they didn't have the barred look.