Imposter?

Ramblingdogs

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Apr 9, 2023
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About 2 1/2 weeks ago we got these ladies from tractor supply. One doesn’t look the same as the others. I’m not sure if she’s just older, or if she’s an imposter, and possibly, not even a she. They are all supposed to be female, white leghorns. they basically looked alike when we got them, this one was always a tiny bit bigger and darker, but not so much so we thought anything about it… now we are wondering 🤣

Tractor supply had a few different breeds that day. I know for sure they had a Rhode Island red and buff Orpington, plus a meat breed I can’t remember… could be one of those that snuck in?

Any ideas? Breed? Roo?
 

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Welcome!
The bigger chick with the red/ tan feathering is definitely a cockerel. I wonder about one of your white chicks too, but it's early to tell there.
Find out what hatchery these chicks came from, and look up the breeds they offer. I don't think your cockerel is a RIR either.
Mary
 
Feed stores are notorious for mislabeling their chicks and moves them from bin to bin, so it's best to have some idea of what chicks of the breeds you want actually look like. Also, it often seems that there are more males in 'pullet only' bins than you would expect.
Mary
 

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