Educated guesses, as to this breed?

[ToniLee]

Good morning...Happy Easter!

The hubby went to the feed store to pick up 4 Black Australorps. At 2 1/2 weeks old, this is what I have. Something tells me these aren't Australorps, but Barred Rocks. Then again, I look at the feathered feet, and now I have no clue. Help, please!

 

[Varglet]

Probably Barred Cochins.

 

[ToniLee]

Lovely. Not what I wanted. I wish we had reliable local breeders.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

This is a photo of a barred Cochin chick at two weeks old.

 

[ToniLee]

Looks awfully familiar. Thanks, muchly.

 

[Hippie Chicks Mom]

I agree, Cochin.I have a 2 week old cochin, but is a black Cochin.

 

[Wyandottes7]

They look like Barred Cochins to me.

 

[BantamLover21]

Probably Barred Cochins.

 

[sezzi80]

Do chochins of this breed have feathery feet and the pullets don't or do they both? I have three but are only one week. I don't believe astrolorps have the spot on their head.

 

[BantamLover21]

Do chochins of this breed have feathery feet and the pullets don't or do they both? I have three but are only one week. I don't believe astrolorps have the spot on their head.

Both genders of Cochin should have feathered feet--it is a breed characteristic. A few hatchery-quality birds might not have feathered legs, though. And as far as I know, australorps don't have white head spots.