How do I tell my new chicks apart?

[samgrace1303]

I have just gotten eight little chicks, and I'm having a difficult time telling them apart! I've figured out three, but here are the breeds:

Salmon Faverolles
White Cochin
Black Cochin
Dominique
Milli Fleur D' Uccle
White Silkie
Buff Laced Polish
Ameraucana
Brahma
Sebright


I put ten because we have lost two

 

[Ridgerunner]

I suggest you go to Feathersite and look at the photos of the chicks for those breeds. Some, like Brahma and Ameraucana, come in different colors/patterns so you need to know which color you should have. Some have specific combs so you can get a clue there. Some have feathers on their legs. Some have specific leg colors. You may get clues based on size. Some you may just have to wait on.

Feathersite
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKPoultryPage.html#Chickens

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! Sorry to hear you lost two of your chicks. You have some great advice and a good link to check. Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy BYC

 

[ChickNanny13]

I suggest you go to Feathersite and look at the photos of the chicks for those breeds. Some, like Brahma and Ameraucana, come in different colors/patterns so you need to know which color you should have. Some have specific combs so you can get a clue there. Some have feathers on their legs. Some have specific leg colors. You may get clues based on size. Some you may just have to wait on.

Feathersite
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKPoultryPage.html#Chickens

I just check out that site, THANK YOU, very helpful information!

 

[drumstick diva]

When they are 6 weeks old you can post individual pictures of them at "what breed or gender is this."

 

[samgrace1303]

Thanks for the great advice!!