I need a clue about this breed

[Hooligans7]

We bought three chicks from a farm & ranch supply that obtained the chicks from a regional hatcher. The F&R supply people have no idea what they are, and they *say* that the chicken breeder doesn't know, either. I find that a bit incredible, but with so much cross breeding that can go on, I suppose it's possible.
The chicks have black legs, bottoms of the feet are yellow, skin is pink/white. Light downy patches are on throat and abdomen. Can any of you long-time chicken experts I.D. these babies?

 

[popsicle]

Really, any black chicken has that coloring as a chick. Black legs with yellow foot bottoms could be Jersey Giant. They could be Black Sex Link pullets. The list goes on... you will probably have to just wait a few weeks/months to be sure.

 

[mshuntjump]

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[Hooligans7]

Really, any black chicken has that coloring as a chick. Black legs with yellow foot bottoms could be Jersey Giant. They could be Black Sex Link pullets. The list goes on... you will probably have to just wait a few weeks/months to be sure.

Thanks! I'm hoping for BJGs, which would be a very nice surprise. I was told they're probably not BSLs, as they have no head spots. We're fairly certain we have one cockerel and two pullets. The little roo (we think) already has tail feathers and a comb starting to grow. Here they are today, just 11 days after bringing them home --

 

[mshuntjump]

Really? Was thinking that was a pullet. Was thinking more of the chick on the left in the top picture you just posted. See how it doesn't have any tail feathers developing compared to the chick on the left? That is a cockerel trait. Some pullets get their combs earlier than others.

 

[Hooligans7]

So then, I might have two roos and one pullet. Just great...

 

[popsicle]

Unless they're sex-links, it would be a bit early to guess at cockerels and pullets at this point. Especially if you're uncertain of their source. I've had groups of Easter Eggers where the cockerels all had tails long before the pullets.

Does your suspected cockerel have feathered legs, or is that a stray feather stuck to his/her foot? If they're feathered, they could be Langshans or Marans? Or mixes.

 

[Hooligans7]

Unless they're sex-links, it would be a bit early to guess at cockerels and pullets at this point. Especially if you're uncertain of their source. I've had groups of Easter Eggers where the cockerels all had tails long before the pullets.

Does your suspected cockerel have feathered legs, or is that a stray feather stuck to his/her foot? If they're feathered, they could be Langshans or Marans? Or mixes.

Yes, the suspected cockerel has a couple of feathers low on the ankles of each foot. The suspected pullets do not have any feathers on their ankles or feet. A mix seems likely.
On an unrelated subject, I'd like to see a photo of your Montana mountains -- can you post one? (More than one is good, too.) The photos could even feature a chicken or two.
Thanks for your help!

 

[popsicle]

Here's the only one I have handy at the moment:

 

[Hooligans7]

Here's the only one I have handy at the moment:

WOW! That's just gorgeous! Thanks!