Buff Orpington growing black feathers

[Mhomestead]

It’s my 1st time raising chicks and we bought 4 from the local feed store. One was supposed to be a Buff Orpington but she is growing black feathers on her neck and wings. Is she really a buff Orpington, a cross breed, or something different? So curious to see what she ends up looking like!

 

[Cattle dog Mom]

I would say that is not a BO. From what I have seen, they are the same color as hatchlings as they are as adults.) (Rather than being "yellow" like yours. (That isn't even taking into consideration the black.) What other breeds did the store supposedly have at that time?

 

[Painted Calls]

With the pattern around the hackle area, I almost wonder if you have a Delaware chick instead. Doesn't quite fit that breed either though. Post updated pics once it is fully feathered out.

Don't ever trust labels or advice from a feed store.

 

[The Happster]

I believe it's a Brahma.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

That is a Light Brahma, not a Buff Orpington. BOs don't get feathered legs or grow in white feathers.

 

[Cattle dog Mom]

I believe it's a Brahma.

Good call! I didn't even look at the legs!

 

[Painted Calls]

I believe it's a Brahma.

I hate the way the new update chops half the pic off and I have to click on it to see legs. Ain't got time for that.

Agreed.

 

[Painted Calls]

Good call! I didn't even look at the legs!

Same.

 

[Cattle dog Mom]

Same.

LOL/ I am on a laptop and didn't click the pic so it is TINY. (Not that I would have noticed if I had made the pic a little bigger. LOL)

 

[Mhomestead]

I believe it's a Brahma.

I think you nailed it! They did sell those in the same area. Thank you!