Help identifying 4 week old chick!

[halleyd591]

I rescued these babies about 2 weeks ago from a girl who got them "for Easter" and had no idea how to take care of them. Several died so she asked me if I would take them. OF COARSE!!!!
They are 4 weeks old and she got them from Tractor Supply. Box was marked "Chicks Straight Run". I know Straight Run means not sexed but curious if anyone know what breeds I may be dealing with?? They were yellow with black spots but feathers seem to be coming in all white. I am hoping they will be layers and not broilers? Is there any way I can tell at this point? Thanks for any info!!

 

[eggbert420]

Looks like you got a production red rooster and some Cornish meat birds. My guess anyway.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree

 

[Hybridchucks]

on the third pic the chick behind look very cockerelish, the one in front looks female! Plus the little one with a blue beak and comb, I'm sure is a silkie except it hasn't got a poofy head like silkies do! And its probably female! xxx

 

[halleyd591]

Was hoping the black spots meant California Whites

 

[Hybridchucks]

black spots?

 

[halleyd591]

Middle picture you can see the black spots on her head...They both had black spots before feathers started coming in...I don't see any black feathers though.

 

[Hybridchucks]

Oh i see now ( silly me) ! xx

 

[halleyd591]

I have been feeding medicated starter feed. I have never raised meat birds before. I am still not 100% sure on breed. Time will tell I guess. What should I be doing with feed for them if they are in fact meat birds? Is it OK to continue on the medicated feed? For how long? What age/weight should we process?