Clean leg, bantam chick identification

[Mini Moe]

Just curious... how can you tell, it'll have a rosecomb at such a young age, said the newbie

 

[Alexandra33]

Possibly! Since your baby is quite light, there is a chance it could be the "splash" variety of Blue Quail.
Notice how wide and flat the comb is? It's also wedge-shaped, which is typical of rose-combed chicks. Single combs are skinny and serrated.

~Alex

 

[Mini Moe]

Possibly! Since your baby is quite light, there is a chance it could be the "splash" variety of Blue Quail.
Notice how wide and flat the comb is? It's also wedge-shaped, which is typical of rose-combed chicks. Single combs are skinny and serrated.

~Alex

Thanks Alex...I did notice a very faint spots on her/his tail... don't know if it' just my eyes. I emailed Ideal Poultry with the photos...asking them what breed of chick she(fingers crossed) is. I'll post it here when I hear back from them. Thanks again

 

[Alexandra33]

Thanks Alex...I did notice a very faint spots on her/his tail... don't know if it' just my eyes. I emailed Ideal Poultry with the photos...asking them what breed of chick she(fingers crossed) is. I'll post it here when I hear back from them. Thanks again

My pleasure!
Well then, we shall wait on the verdict (hopefully there is one!). You're so welcome.

~Alex

 

[Sleek28]

It looks like a young blue Slate pullet. Look up pics

 

[Mini Moe]

I don' see a breed called "Slate" in my Poultry Breeds book

 

[Mini Moe]

Ok... here it is: Ideal Poultry said it's either a Blue Modern or Old English game bird. She said at this age it's a little difficult but either or

 

[Ladybird CA]

I have one that's looks exactly like that but it has feathered legs and I can't figure out what it is.

Cochin, either blue or self blue

 

[Peeperscreepers]

Thanks! I've been wondering what it is. I'm new to chicks so when I tried to compare to breed ids, well, I was clueless

Cochin, either blue or self blue

 

[Alexandra33]

Ok... here it is: Ideal Poultry said it's either a Blue Modern or Old English game bird. She said at this age it's a little difficult but either or

Interesting....that's a bit confusing because the chick has a rose comb, and both breeds mentioned are single-combed. Not only this, but self blue birds generally start out with dark beaks. I guess we shall have to see as your baby matures!
Here's a picture I found from Cackle Hatchery, showing Self Blue OEGBs....Modern Games would look very similar.


~Alex