Identification Help

[MysticHedgeMama]

This little one was in the Silkie SR brooder at our local Tractor Supply. It walked right up to me and thought it was cute so I grabbed it. It’s about 4 weeks old and I’m just now realizing it’s not a Silkie

It’s very small and slow growing compared to the rest of my flock.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Dark Brahma. Brahmas mature slowly, so the slow growth is normal as long as it is eating and drinking like the rest of the chicks.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I agree, Brahmas can be incredibly slow to feather out. I fed mine gamebird food to help with the maturation process and one of mine never grew in real adult back feathers for months

 

[Painted Calls]

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[MysticHedgeMama]

It eats and drinks fine and keeps up with the others well. Just very petite. Good to know this is normal for this breed. Now I’m off to read about Brahma’s. Thanks y’all!

 

[MysticHedgeMama]

Here is our little Brahma named Sweetie now. I went back and verified dates and it is 8 weeks old this week. I’ve been reading about gender feathers in dark Brahma’s and I’m really confused. Anyone have any insight as to if Sweetie is a pullet or a cockerel?

PS don’t mind Lucille Ball in the right hand corner. She’s a nosey one

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Here is our little Brahma named Sweetie now. I went back and verified dates and it is 8 weeks old this week. I’ve been reading about gender feathers in dark Brahma’s and I’m really confused. Anyone have any insight as to if Sweetie is a pullet or a cockerel?

PS don’t mind Lucille Ball in the right hand corner. She’s a nosey one

I'm thinking cockerel, but that is the strangest pattern I've ever seen on a Dark Brahma. It almost looks like it has mottling.

 

[MysticHedgeMama]

I'm thinking cockerel, but that is the strangest pattern I've ever seen on a Dark Brahma. It almost looks like it has mottling.

I also noticed a few emerald green feathers on the back this morning. Not sure if that matters.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

I also noticed a few emerald green feathers on the back this morning. Not sure if that matters.

Makes sense for his color pattern.