Can you identify this chick?

Looks like it could possibly even be a Barred Rock with lighter colored feathers. Time will tell for us to have a better understanding of what exactly it she is.
It does look like a Pullet, but its also possible for it to be a cockerel that is showing signs of being on a bit late.
Feathered feet, & pink skin.
 
I ordered some baby chicks from a local feed store. One chick is different than the others. I am hoping for some feedback on this forum as to what breed this chick is or if it a pullet or cockerel. It’s supposed to be a blue australorp pullet- this chick is a different body shape and has different markings and different beak color which makes me think it could be a different breed (barred rock). Here are some photos at 16 days old. I can take better photos if needed. Thanks for the help! ❤️🐥
barred rocks have a big white spot on their head though
 
I ordered some baby chicks from a local feed store. One chick is different than the others. I am hoping for some feedback on this forum as to what breed this chick is and if it a pullet or cockerel. It’s supposed to be a blue australorp pullet. Here are some photos at 16 days old. I can take better photos if needed. Thanks for the help! ❤️🐥
Updated pics at 10 weeks
 

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Definitely cockerel. Blue, single barred, light feathering on white skinned legs, so probably some French Marans in there (the French versions have feathered legs). He's going to turn out stunning!
I agree.

I think that may be an Olive Egger (those are the most common kinds of Marans mixes in stores), but of course a male is never going to lay eggs to confirm that :lol But if he is used for breeding, his daughters will inherit whatever egg color genes he has.
 

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