I think I’ve got the breeds right... maybe...

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Complete newbie here. I got 10 chicks from the local farm/tractor store. Was told I had 3 Wellsummers, 3 Assorted Wyandotes, 3 Aracaunas, and 1 Barnevelder. All but the Wellsummers have eluded me with their breeds, until now...I Think. I did some research on the Characteristics of each breed. I don’t think I got Aracaunas because of their rarity, but rather Ameracaunas, maybe Easter Eggers. I’ve included pics of all 10 chicks. They are currently about 4-5 weeks old. (3-4 weeks in the pics)

How close am I? Have I figured it out?
Next up...hens or roos?
 

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The lavendar Wyandotte is a Blue Lace Red, maybe even Splash laced red Wyandotte. The one black and gold one marked Americauna looks like a Gold Laced Wyandotte but the legs are dark so you might be right. None appear to have beards?
 
I also think your lavender Wyandotte is a splash laced red, since no hatcheries have lavenders. Your Ameraucanas are Easter Eggers. The Welsummers may be correct, though they could also be brown Leghorns.
 
The lavendar Wyandotte is a Blue Lace Red, maybe even Splash laced red Wyandotte. The one black and gold one marked Americauna looks like a Gold Laced Wyandotte but the legs are dark so you might be right. None appear to have beards?
They might be EEs, too. I believe those have less defining characteristics? It was more that I ruled out the other breeds because of their shanks.
 

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