Breed of extra chick?

[christine9]

I underestimated how exciting it would be to have an "unknown" chick.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

I order from Meyer a lot. Since this is a substitute chick, I would assume that it's a she. Also, what was she a sub for? Meyer usually tries to substitute with something that's close to what you ordered.

 

[christine9]

I order from Meyer a lot. Since this is a substitute chick, I would assume that it's a she. Also, what was she a sub for? Meyer usually tries to substitute with something that's close to what you ordered.

Sub was for a jersey giant...

 

[christine9]

UPDATE: This is my little one at one week old.

What do you think??

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

UPDATE: This is my little one at one week old.



What do you think??

It's really hard to tell this young. However--what type of comb does the baby have? If it's a pea comb, then this may be an Easter Egger. I see a suspicion of fluffy cheeks.

 

[Bullitt]

I would guess Rhode Island Red or New Hampshire. It looks more like Rhode Island Red to me.

You can see pictures and watch a short video here of Rhode Island Red chicks.

http://www.cacklehatchery.com/rhodeislandrdpage.html

 

[christine9]

Thank you. I am almost certain she's a RIR. But I still can't help but wonder. It looks to me like she has a single comb. Of course, I'm a first time chicken owner and I can only say this because it's the same comb as my Delaware. I had to look up what type of comb delaware's have LOL.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

Thank you. I am almost certain she's a RIR. But I still can't help but wonder. It looks to me like she has a single comb. Of course, I'm a first time chicken owner and I can only say this because it's the same comb as my Delaware. I had to look up what type of comb delaware's have LOL.

If its a single comb, then she's probably a RIR or Production Red.

It will be a lot easier to tell in eight weeks.

 

[BantamLover21]

UPDATE: This is my little one at one week old.



What do you think??

Still too young to tell for sure, but I'm leaning towards it being a Rhode Island Red or Red Sex-link, as those are the most common red chicks.

 

[dandrews1971]

My RIR's had dark beaks & were a lot darker at 1 day old.But, mine came from a breeder, so Id imagine some differences there.
However, she does look a lot like the RIR chicks at the very bottom of this age
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Reds/BRKRIR.html#RIRChik