Blue Andalusian versus Lavender Orpington chick

[ChelsieW]

I ordered a grab bag of chicks from a hatchery and they had a list of possibilities which included Blue Andalusian and Lavender Orpington. I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out which breed this particular chick is. Is there a good way to tell them apart at the day old stage?

 

[featheredplanets]

It’s a lavender Orpington

 

[ChelsieW]

Oh, thank you! I was hoping so because I live in Utah and as beautiful as Andalusians are, it's my understanding that they don't do well in cold climates.

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

It’s a lavender Orpington

Wondering how you knew. I just started a post with the same question. Thanks

 

[PRchick]

I have the same question about one of the chicks I just got.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I would say that you have a lavender Orpington too!

 

[PRchick]

Woo Hoo!!! Thank you! I've been wanting one and hoping I would get one in my Rare Breeds assortment from Meyer.

BTW, what is the difference between the two. Is it the body type?