color question

[tim1970]

We just recently had some chicks hatch out in our coop. Our flock consists of buff orps. buff cochins, and 2 americanas. The only rooster with them is a buff orpington. 2 of the hatchlings are black, with a yellow spot on the top of their head, and no feathered feat. How can this be? I do not think one of the americanas laid the egg, because they hatched out of brown eggs. These are hatchery hens, so I guess some of the hens could be mixed. Any ideas?

 

[Omeletta]

I have no idea, but hopefully someone else more knowledgable can help you.

 

[barg]

Keeping your thread alive, cause I want to see an answer too

I looked on the web but couldnt find info on it .

 

[LynnGrigg]

Are your Americanas laying green eggs? If not...Americanas are a mixed breed and can lay tan/beige/brownish eggs with dark colored chicks emerging in the hatching.