Help with breed identification

[intownfarmer]

This is my first ever experience with chickens (well actually any farm animals) I think that I am addicted now. I could buy chicks all day long. Anyway, I bought 10 chicks at Tractor Supply last week. They were "Assorted Pullets". I was hoping for Rhode Island or New Hampshire, but am pretty sure they are not either breed. I have 6 Rhode Islands on order for June. Please help me id this breed/breeds. Thanks! This picture is from today (day 5)

P.S. This is my first forum post, hope the picture works!

 

[georgialee]

I'm not sure but I have the same kind so I'm waiting to see what everyone else says!

 

[hikerchick]

Quote:
Me too!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Golden Comets. They will lay brown eggs.

 

[xtremevermonter]

They look like golden comets which are sex links and common at TSC. Check out this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1960516

 

[R@ndy]

How is the fish tank working as a brooder?

 

[ArizonaNessa]

I agree they look like golden sex links or golden comets. Could be wrong but if they are they are great layers. Good luck with them.

 

[intownfarmer]

Thanks for the quick feedback. With all the research I did, I came to the conclusion that they were comets. When I went to TSC on Saturday, they had Golden Comets and they looked identical.

The fish tank is working well, so far. They will need more room soon. I live in Maine and it is too early to put my chicks in the barn. Will have to get creative soon. How soon before they start to fly?

 

[georgialee]

Probably 4-6 days (if that long!)

 

[chickenguysmom]

I agree with Georgialee. Ours our about 10 days old but were flying/hopping the 18" over the brooder (rubbermaid tub) two days ago. You can devise a screen of some type (with ventilation) for over the top and that holds them for about another week maybe two but then they get so big so fast that you end up moving them to something bigger.

Time to get started on your coop or chicken tractor.