I picked up 6 random chicks at Tractor Supply and I'm not sure what kind they are? Can someone help

[mike lyon]

 

[crazyfeathers]

Barred rock it appears or a cross between production black and barred rock I got one of these from tractor supply too. It was supposed to be a production black or black star.

 

[mike lyon]

Thank you! I appreciate the information.

 

[crazyfeathers]

No problem. All 12 of my chicks from tractor supply are doing excellent and I am very pleased with the quality of their chicks. They are 16 weeks can't wait for eggs!

 

[Michael OShay]

Your bird is not a Barred Rock. It is a Speckled Sussex pullet. Here is a picture of some Speckled Sussex for comparison.

 

[sourland]

Your bird is not a Barred Rock. It is a Speckled Sussex pullet. Here is a picture of some Speckled Sussex for comparison.

X 2 Welcome to BYC.

 

[crazyfeathers]

If you are correct on sussex I wish mine was one instead of a barred rock. Sorry about the misinformation.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[Michael OShay]

If you are correct on sussex I wish mine was one instead of a barred rock. Sorry about the misinformation.

Don't sweat it. I've made plenty of mistakes myself on posts. Speckled Sussex are really good birds. They are decent layers with friendly, curious personalities.

 

[mike lyon]

That is great! 3 of 4 of my hens are sittin on their eggs currently. Silkies and buff orphingtons appear to be my best layers.