feed store breed?

[chookook]

I got these two from a feed store...they don't know exactly what the breed is. I guess the second chick is a barred breed??? The first is fairly tiny with all black legs and feathers. Please Help!

 

[CovenantCreek]

You're right about the second, it looks like BR. To help identify the first, people are going to want to know what color the feet are -- yellow is one breed, pink is another (I forget which is which). Your description of it being "fairly tiny" leads me to think it probably isn't a Jersey Giant.

 

[chookook]

Thanks for the response. The first chick is half the size of the rest, so yeah not a jersy It has all black feet and legs. Not spot on it, just black feathers. The down is a little charcoal grey.

 

[ranchhand]

I have some EE x BR chicks- both of yours look like lots of mine!

 

[chookook]

That's an exciting prospect. Do hatcheries send out cross breeds?

 

[CovenantCreek]

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Could it be a bantam? That would explain the small size...

 

[chookook]

the thought crossed my mind...Just curious what breed out there is all black, black feet and legs. I can't find a banty that fits who doesn't have feathering on it's feet. Thanks for all the input!

 

[dangerouschicken]

All black are black sex link. As the chick grows, it may get more reddish coloring. They are usually quite sweet, too. The other you have is a BR.

Edited to Add: All black can also be Black Australorp, but if it is quite small, probably a BSL.

 

[ShadyGlade]

My DD has a tiny bantam EE that she was given. Her bill & feet are black.

 

[chookook]

Upon reflection...I think the first chick is a black sex link. I saw a picture that was twinsies. Upshot of this is I know it's a she! Thanks for all the input everyone.