D'Uccles? Anyone want to confirm?

[alisonwaring]

I got two pullets (um I really hope they're girls) from the Flea Market this past weekend. The gentleman said they were bantams.

I don't know how old they are either. He said they would start laying soon. I'm sure he knew I knew nothing about chickens. Any hints on what to look for when they're close to laying?

Oh and they have 5 toes. But one is like a creepy baby toe growing out of the side of a normal toe. Should I be worried?

This one is Easy. Over isn't as friendly yet.

And it looks like they're both still growing feathers in the back of their heads.

 

[RockerHen]

They look like silkie mixes.

 

[hdowden]

those are silkie mixes possibly with d'uccle in them and look like pullets/hens..looks like a cockerel/rooster has been breeding them a lot and pulling feathers out. the 5th toe is normal on several breed and no cause of worry

 

[ChucktheChick]

They look like silkie mixes.

agreed!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Silkie Mix!!!

 

[alisonwaring]

Oh my poor girls! Well I'm glad I got them out of that abusive relationship. Thanks for all the help. And I'm 99% sure you all are right. He showed me a picture of some silkies he's been breeding. Also glad they are girls. This is my first go. They could've sold me turkey vultures and I wouldn't know.