Did I end up with Bantams?

[teriz1091]

We bought these 4 chicks from Tractor Supply tonight to replace a couple we’ve lost over the past few months to predators.

Now, being from TSC, I’ve learned to take their supposed breed with a grain of salt. Last year I bought a RIR pullet that turned out to be a Speckled Sussex. They weren’t even selling Sussex, so the hatchery must have had a mix up.

Anyhow, I got 2 Buff Orpington & 2 Golden Comet, all pullets. But I swear, these things are tiny! I’m wondering if they aren’t bantams. Granted, the last batch of chicks we raised were 20 Cornish X, so maybe it’s just that the 4 of them look extra small, being so few, but I swear our last egg layers didn’t but start this small.

Obviously time will tell, but I'm curious for opinions.

 

[The Phantom]

They look like normal size.

 

[The Phantom]

Very cute!!!!

 

[Mylied]

I don't think so. Bantams look like tiny little popcorn chicks. Okay, not that small, but smaller than what you have. I always forget how tiny new hatchlings are until I'm holding them, then they sprout like weeds over the next few weeks.

 

[teriz1091]

Thank you for the reassurance!! I’m sure they just look extra tiny after recently watching those Cornish X grow insanely fast.

These chicks seem friendlier than our past sets of chicks. Im excited for this, as I’ve always wanted a friendly, tame chicken. All our adult hens prefer that I just throw them food & leave them be.

Thank you again!

 

[The Phantom]

Those will be extremely friendly!!!!

 

[Gray Farms]

Look like large breed chicks to me.

 

[drumstick diva]

Looks like adorable chicks to me