Buttercup?

[lovinlife]

I purchased some chicks from a friend who ordered an Ornamental Layer Collection from McMurray. They're doing a mix of the ornamental layers and the rarest of rare collection. I ended up with 6 chicks after we distributed them all. One chick has me baffled. After searching the MM site, I think what I have could be a Buttercup. What do you think?

a few days old:

on the left

4 weeks old:

Thanks!

 

[NYREDS]

With those willow green legs I don't know what else it might be. In the last picture I think I can see the cup comb forming. Looks like a pullet.

 

[lovinlife]

Thanks. I've looked at the chickens in their collections and it seems that's the only thing she could be. I was hoping to hear from some people who have raised Buttercups for some confirmation. Thanks for your input!

 

[aussieheelr]

I think it might be an EE, just doesn't have the typical beard. Hatcheries seem to concider them rare... if I'm right I'd say a pullet and that will make for an excellent colorful egg basket.

 

[juliechick]

She's colored like a Buttercup, but the comb isn't right for one. She would already have the little cup shaped comb by now.

 

[Lbrad7]

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I agree, Buttercup combs are very obvious even when they are day old chicks. I belive that you have a Golden Penciled Hamburg.

 

[GammaPoppyLilyFlutter]

No fluffy cheeks, not an EE. Not a single comb, so it's not a Golden Campine. Must be a Buttercup

 

[juliechick]

This is a Golden Pencilled Hamburg chick. (pic from feathersite) I think Lbrad7 is right.

 

[Pidgey104]

I'm going with Golden Penciled Hamburg too

 

[NYREDS]

Hamburgs have slate legs, this bird has willow legs.