Help with breed and age.

[ClaytonR]

Recently i purchased two chickens. The lady i bought them from says they were born sometime in january, and should start laying soon. I know they are mutts but i just want to know what breeds are possibly in them and age.

 

[chicksrocka]

the first one looks like an Easter Egger. she has the feathers around her cheeks like an EE. I'm not sure about the next one, but it almost looks like a silky mix. (even though it is bigger). IMO. Hope this helps!

 

[LegHorn-BusHorn]

I dont know the breed but they do look much younger 5 months. Mine are much larger and only 3 months, but might be the breed.

 

[gocrow77]

I agree with the first reply. That silkie mix is ADORABLE!!! Congrats on your find!

 

[ClaytonR]

Thanks for the replys, what size is the average silky?, and when is it possible to cut their flying feathers on the wings?

 

[KinderKorner]

The black and white appears to be a EE mix with perhaps a Brahma? It looks like a male to me. By the coloring and comb. But I could be wrong. It's hard to tell unless you have a similar chicken to compare to.

The other is a silkie mix of some sort.

 

[sloallie10]

Ya, i think that EE might be a Roo...

 

[chicksrocka]

silkies are bantams, so about 2 lbs when they are fully grown. I'd say your EE looks like a hen-hopefully!

 

[ArizonaDesertChicks]

I agree with Kappa - they do look younger than 5 months.