Blue Australorps or Emus?

[Shaggy Von Wattles]

Purchased 2 Pullets from local farm store Feb 22. The second day home we noticed feathering on the legs. The Chicks were sourced from a well known hatchery. The store also had Blue Stars at the time. Still unsure what we have. My phone says Emu Any help is appreciated!!

 

[Brizi]

I'm pretty sure you're on to something. I think I was sold an emu too!

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

Oh heavens. Let me find out what my phone says.

 

[ShrekDawg]

My phone has Guinea pigs and dogs labeled as birds

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

They're not Blue Australorps due to yellow skin. They're Blue Sexlinks. Since they were also selling Blue Stars it's safe to assume they're that

 

[Shaggy Von Wattles]

Thank You. We initially thought we ended up with the Blue Stars but the hatcheries web site claims they are clean legged also. Whatever they are we are lucky to have them.
Ginny is the lighter colored one.
Dell's Feet now

Dells feet 2 weeks

Ginnys feet 2 weeks. She has alot less on her feet now compared to Dell.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I saw blue Marans at our feed store. Marans have feathered legs.

Hatcheries have been making quite a few "specialty" birds like Olive eggers these last several years. Maybe they threw in Marans for a darker olive color.

 

[3KillerBs]

Yellow skin means it's not Marans, but it could be an Olive Egger with Marans blood.