Guess the breed

[GothChick]

Just for fun, guess the breed. I know what they are supposed to be but was a bit surprised be the way they looked when they arrived, so we will see if all you breed guessing experts will get the right answer.

Info:
From Ideal Hatchery
Single comb
White nails
Black and yellow legs
Clean legged
Standard sized
Both are supposed to be pullet chicks

 

[Chicken-lovebirdchihuahua]

Oh I don’t know but I’m really curious

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Black Austrolorp

 

[Chicken-lovebirdchihuahua]

That was my first thought but they said it didn’t look how they thought

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

That was my first thought but they said it didn’t look how they thought

Well, different lines of the breed look different. But their Austrolorps just the same.

 

[BYCforlife]

Cuckoo Marans?

 

[GothChick]

They are not Austrolorps and not Marans.

 

[Chicken-lovebirdchihuahua]

Oh! Some sort of black silkie or barred rock

 

[GothChick]

A silkie would be a surprise but that's not it either. Also not a barred rock. Another clue, I didn't even know they had this breed until I called to change my order and the sales rep suggested these. They are supposed to be perfect for Midwest weather, friendly, and good layers. They are also tough and have been said to fight off predators instead of running away.

 

[Chicken-lovebirdchihuahua]

Owww i don’t know one more hint maybe, or I give up