Identify my Surprise Chick

[That crazy duck lady]

I just got an order or chicks and the hatchery gave my a free surprise chick with my order. What is this little guy? He is a bit smaller than the other chicks and I want to assume a bantam breed. Feathered feet and very cute

 

[Saveria]

Reminds me of a dark brahma, but those are typically huge.

 

[That crazy duck lady]

Reminds me of a dark brahma, but those are typically huge.

I thought they were similar as well. I cant say for sure that he’s a bantam, so I can’t rule it out. They’re only days old

 

[SilverBirds]

What hatchery did you order from? Some do sell bantam Dark Brahmas.

 

[BastyPutt]

Cute little thing!

Yes, hatchery info can help Id, but you should get a lot more clues in the next few weeks.

Although not always true, you can expect the odds to be that it is a rooster. Most of the time, the hatcheries will use them as "Packing Peanuts" disguised as a "surprise chick". Something to consider if a cockerel is not what you are after.

 

[That crazy duck lady]

What hatchery did you order from? Some do sell bantam Dark Brahmas.

McMurray, i do believe they have Brahma bantams

 

[That crazy duck lady]

Cute little thing!

Yes, hatchery info can help Id, but you should get a lot more clues in the next few weeks.

Although not always true, you can expect the odds to be that it is a rooster. Most of the time, the hatcheries will use them as "Packing Peanuts" disguised as a "surprise chick". Something to consider if a cockerel is not what you are after.

Yes, thank you! I am expecting the little one to be a boy because of this but that is so important to note, so thank you for putting that here!

 

[BastyPutt]

Yes, thank you! I am expecting the little one to be a boy because of this but that is so important to note, so thank you for putting that here!

I think that you are in for a treat with whatever that chick is. Updates please!!!

 

[Saveria]

Dark brahma roosters are gorgeous (hens, too), but I'll bet it will be pretty no matter what breed it is.

 

[That crazy duck lady]

I think that you are in for a treat with whatever that chick is. Updates please!!!

Happily! Will keep you posted