Help with determining breed

[GingerluvsJasmine]

My daughters class hatched 36 chickens. We adopted 2. Together we built a snake, rodent, and raccoon proof coop. I'm very proud of it and the fact that we made memories. So, I was worried about a post I read about the X breed and how short their lives are and how unhealthily they get. I don't want my daughter to experience that with these. I'm hoping for a better pet and care taking experience with a better breed of layers.
Here is a photo of them at 2-3 weeks with their guard cat.

 

[GingerluvsJasmine]

 

[fancyfeathers38]

I have never expierienced cross breeds having short lives.
They should be the same as any other chicken.
It is only when you breed the brother/sisters together that you start getting probs,but you have nothing to worry about with those.
Enjoy your new chooks!

 

[donrae]

I think OP's worried about having a cornish cross meat bird. I don't see that at all, but they're both looking pretty rooish to me, the red one more so than the white I guess. Do you have any way to find out what breeds there were? I'd say post pics again in a few weeks, but be prepared for a rooster. Are you able to keep roos where you live?

 

[GingerluvsJasmine]

Dang! Dallas doesn't allow it. Fingers crossed for ladies!

 

[aoxa]

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This isn't a CornishX if that is what you meant by the X part in your question. Kind of looks like a mix, but she/he is so young.

ETA: They don't look rooish to me yet. Just wait a little longer. Can you post more pics when they are all feathered out?

 

[GingerluvsJasmine]

Phew! Thanks for the good news regarding the Cornish hen. Newer pics on the way. Many thanks!

 

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[ksacres]

Definitely boys. Sorry