found chick, breed?

[farmerChef]

This chick was found and brought in to my mom's work (animal hospital). It was brought in Friday, I'm guessing it's about a week old. So far all I can really tell is that it has a single comb and it's probably going to be white. Luckily I had a broody sitting on nothing, I was actually planning on breaking her last weekend. So far she's doing good with the chick, never had any before.

It's possible it's a broiler, there are a lot of chicken houses around here. Chicken trucks pass though all the time, the hatchery and processing plant are in the next town up.

 

[Frizzlett98]

Well from what I've heard about feather sexing that is a little boy. But I could be wrong I'm new to chickens but my bets would be rooster. Not sure what breed. It could be 1 of 3 different breeds that are white. But good luck with that cutie! Hope someone else can clear it up for you.

 

[AtlantisPeeps]

That little fuzz ball could be a buff Orpington

 

[farmerChef]

No it's white, not buff. It does have some yellow on it's back, so it may get in some red.

I've got a feeling that it's a rooster, but going for a pullet. But if it's a broiler, I'd rather it be a roo.

 

[donrae]

Well, if it's a broiler, you'll know in a week or so when it's bigger than momma

 

[ChickenPox]

Quote:
Too funny! And true! LOL!

 

[farmerChef]

Well, if it's a broiler, you'll know in a week or so when it's bigger than momma 

yes, it does feel heavy for a young chick, but not like broiler I've had before, more like my heavier breeds like my Malay and Thai.