Breed of white chicken?

[schult70]

Does anyone have any idea what breed of white chicken these are? I got them from a “random pullet” box at Rural King, so it can’t be too exotic. Also, they have huge feet, so I’m a little wary of the “pullet” distinction. Thanks for your thoughts!
New member Heather

 

[50-45-1]

Cornish meat birds....

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Cornish cross.

 

[schult70]

Hm. I feared that; was hoping for leghorns. Assuming they are female (big assumption), are they worthless as egg layers? Should I put them on the dinner list?

 

[schult70]

Also, what’s the giveaway (so I don’t do that again)?

 

[cmfarm]

When they are chicks it is hard to tell. As they get older they are large and brick shaped. They likely won't lay eggs and they would do best if you butchered them when they are big enough.

 

[Chickologist]

Its hard to tell as chicks... post another thread when they get a little older and someone might be able to tell. also, WELCOME TO BYC!

 

[50-45-1]

Also, what’s the giveaway (so I don’t do that again)?

Thick legs are the tell. Even as day old chicks there legs and feet are thicker when compared to other chick breeds.
If they are girls, eggs will be few and far between, the wont be able to get up on roosts or leap up in nest boxes. They are basically grounded.

 

[schult70]

Thanks for all the info! Poor things. I have 5 Roos for the dinner table; guess I’ll add these 2 to the list. #badluckatRuralKing

On the positive side, I wanted more anyway. Lol! This is dangerously addictive...

 

[slordaz]

When they are chicks it is hard to tell. As they get older they are large and brick shaped. They likely won't lay eggs and they would do best if you butchered them when they are big enough.

actually if you get them as chicks and make em go out with a free ranging flock they do start laying between 9-12 month but don't usually make it past a year and a half but they were a lot healthier as it slows groth down a bit and meat was even better than if they were just on their meat bird feed, on average she layed 3-5 eggs a week