Has anyone experienced rare breeds being sold purebred that are fake knock offs?

[Goldenmain]

Has anyone experienced chicks being sold as pure rare breeds that are fakes? Bielefelder

 

[Aunt Angus]

I haven't, but it definitely happens.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

That's the risk you take, especially with the very hard to find breeds, especially if you aren't able to inspect before they're paid for

 

[BlueBaby]

Did you buy them from a hatchery?

 

[chfriedmam]

Has anyone experienced chicks being sold as pure rare breeds that are fakes? Bielefelder

I have 3 "Bielefelder" pullets front different hatcheries. As they reach 22 wks, 1 is so much bigger than the other 2. And I noticed a while ago the 2 smaller ones had pea combs and the hint of a beard, but didn't really think about it. Then yesterday someone in my flock laid a blue egg, but I don't have a blue layer (other than a chick)! It finally dawned on me! I think the two smaller ones are Ameraucana or EEs or something. They look really very similar, but their coloring is also less differentiated/barred. Also, they make more little screechy noises, whereas the giant Bielefelder is basically silent.

Kinda pisses me off. These weren't from a Tractor Supply, they weren't cheap. The nice one was Murray McMurray and WAS cheap.