Checking genders and breeds

[junior67]

I picked up chicks and some breeds I wanted were substituted. The were all sexed pullets but questioning one, maybe 2. One I think is a prairie bluebell. The other 3 not sure. I know lavender for 2 but Orpington????

They are 16 weeks.

The red one I have no idea on breed, it is bigger than the rest and always has been. Thinking pullet though?

The 2 lavenders there are 3 pics of #1 and 2 of #2. Not sure on breed or gender.

Last I think is a prairie bluebell and think maybe pullet?

 

[JedJackson]

All are pullets. The lavenders are Orpingtons, you are correct about the Prairie Bluebell egger, and I think the red one is a Calico Princess or similar hatchery hybrid.

*I believe the red one is a Hampbar after looking at Hoover Hatchery's website.

 

[junior67]

All are pullets. The lavenders are Orpingtons, you are correct about the Prairie Bluebell egger, and I think the red one is a Calico Princess or similar hatchery hybrid.

Thanks. One of the lavenders was really throwing me off since it's comb got bigger and pink sort of early and the bit of a curve to the tail but didn't notice pointy saddle feathers still at 16 weeks.

What is odd is the lavenders looked different as chicks. One had a dark beak, one was light and think one had a yellow legs and one dark legs. She was thinking a sapphire olive egger for both....

 

[JedJackson]

Thanks. One of the lavenders was really throwing me off since it's comb got bigger and pink sort of early and the bit of a curve to the tail but didn't notice pointy saddle feathers still at 16 weeks.

What is odd is the lavenders looked different as chicks. One had a dark beak, one was light and think one had a yellow belly and one didn't.

At 16 weeks, cockerels would show male specific feathering, and there is none.

Lavender Orpingtons can be variable in color as chicks. I can't think what else they'd be because there aren't any other lavender varieties on Hoover's website.

 

[junior67]

At 16 weeks, cockerels would show male specific feathering, and there is none.

Lavender Orpingtons can be variable in color as chicks. I can't think what else they'd be because there aren't any other lavender varieties on Hoover's website.

Ok thanks. That is what I thought.

I am not sure what hatchery this person gets their chicks from. Guess I see what color eggs they lay if I can figure out who lays. Lol