Free Rare/Exotic Breed

[MrsVirginia]

Hi all, new here! McMurray sent us this sweet boy as our "free rare/exotic breed" chick. Any ideas what breed?? He's 5 weeks old (and I'm pretty sure a roo). I'd also love to know what other breeds people got as their "freebie." So fun! Thanks for any help!!

 

[MGG]

Hi all, new here! McMurray sent us this sweet boy as our "free rare/exotic breed" chick. Any ideas what breed?? He's 5 weeks old (and I'm pretty sure a roo). I'd also love to know what other breeds people got as their "freebie." So fun! Thanks for any help!! View attachment 2179771View attachment 2179773View attachment 2179774

Welcome to BYC! Definitely a little cockerel. Can you get some close up pics? Is it a bantam or large fowl?

 

[MrsVirginia]

Welcome to BYC! Definitely a little cockerel. Can you get some close up pics? Is it a bantam or large fowl?

I don't think it's a bantam as he's the same size as my other chicks (RIR and Blue Andalusian). My husband thinks Black Copper Maran, but not sure. I will try to get a few more close ups today!

 

[MGG]

I don't think it's a bantam as he's the same size as my other chicks (RIR and Blue Andalusian). My husband thinks Black Copper Maran, but not sure. I will try to get a few more close ups today!

Does he have feathered legs? If no feathered legs it's not a BCM.

 

[MrsVirginia]

Does he have feathered legs? If no feathered legs it's not a BCM.

No feathered legs—I guess that rules that out! I'm having trouble finding other breeds that are so black (and don't have weird feathering like Americaunas or something).

 

[MGG]

No feathered legs—I guess that rules that out! I'm having trouble finding other breeds that are so black (and don't have weird feathering like Americaunas or something).

There are some. I'll do a bit of reading and get back to you.

 

[MGG]

I'm going to guess black minorca. When you take pics get an up close pic of the earlobes.

 

[MrsVirginia]

Will do! THANK YOU for taking the time to help. I'll try to post an earlobe shot tonight.

 

[MGG]

Will do! THANK YOU for taking the time to help. I'll try to post an earlobe shot tonight.

You're welcome! No problem!

 

[MrsVirginia]

A few closeups of Strider. Now I'm realizing I do not know what the ear lobe is—the black circle or the thing below it!