DSMChickenDad
In the Brooder
- Apr 14, 2025
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I decided to hatch my own chicks this year instead of battling my way through the long lines at the local farm store.
4 of my hatching eggs were received for free from a friend with a mixed flock. All four eggs hatched on 4/12.
Here is a list of breeds in her flock...
Roosters: Black Jersey Giant and a Bantam (i believe an old english)
Hens: Black Laced Golden Wyandotte, Olive Egger, White Leghorn, White Wyandotte, White Cochin, Black Cochin, Australorp
I've identified 3 of the 4 based on egg they hatched from and appearance (1 leghorn x jersy, 1 white wyandotte x jersey, 1 black cochin mix)
but this last little cutie has me STUMPED
Any educated guesses based on the breed list? I've looked up photos of chicks from all of the breeds listed and there is no great match here- it is chestnut brown with black stripes and a black ring and silver ring around its neck and has silver wings and tummy...excited to see pattern develop, but really scratching my head on possible breed...
4 of my hatching eggs were received for free from a friend with a mixed flock. All four eggs hatched on 4/12.
Here is a list of breeds in her flock...
Roosters: Black Jersey Giant and a Bantam (i believe an old english)
Hens: Black Laced Golden Wyandotte, Olive Egger, White Leghorn, White Wyandotte, White Cochin, Black Cochin, Australorp
I've identified 3 of the 4 based on egg they hatched from and appearance (1 leghorn x jersy, 1 white wyandotte x jersey, 1 black cochin mix)
but this last little cutie has me STUMPED
Any educated guesses based on the breed list? I've looked up photos of chicks from all of the breeds listed and there is no great match here- it is chestnut brown with black stripes and a black ring and silver ring around its neck and has silver wings and tummy...excited to see pattern develop, but really scratching my head on possible breed...