How do you tell which are BR and which are CM?

[willowcol]

Looking back I guess I should have put them in seperate brooders but its to late now. I had 7 Barred rock chicks that hatched between the 9 and 10th of april and 6 Cuckoo Marans that hatched on the 13 and at first I had no problem telling who was who. Yesterday however they all seemed to look alike. Is there any certain trait I could look for to tell them apart or will I have to wait til they feather out? I thought I would be able to tell from their feet and legs but most seem to have alot of black on thier legs so I just can't see a difference.

 

[PotterWatch]

Rocks should have yellow legs and marans should have white.

I see that you said you can't tell the difference in leg color because of the black wash. That is the only way I know of at a young age to tell the difference though.

 

[willowcol]

Thanks, I guess I will just have to say I am not sure what is what when the guy comes tonight to buy some. Thanks