Black Jersey Giant vs Black Australorp

[Trish1974]

Is there any way to tell the difference between BJG and BA other than foot color? I am supposed to have 3 BAs but the other day as I was watching them and noticed one had yellow soles where as the other 2 have dull pink soles. Other than that they are identical in size, feathers, and eye color.

 

[redsoxs]

Wow! I'm not sure other than physical size at maturity. I've had BAs but not BJGs. Can you post some pics in this link? https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

 

[Trish1974]

I guess I should have mentioned they are 5 1/2 months old. I figured there would be a size difference by now... maybe not??

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Large breeds will often take up to two years of age to mature fully. Many hatchery birds are smaller than breeder birds. I would use the bottom of their feet color to determine breeds.