Is this a Black Australorp?

[Evadig]

Is this an Black Australorp? I don’t believe they’re supposed to have white on their feathers? I got her from a local farm, and she was hatched September 11th.

 

[LaurenRitz]

Black chicks will often have white feathers until their adult molt.

Can't see them very clearly, but these are my BA's at about that age.

 

[2ndTink]

Yes, BA chicks can have white feathers, one of mine did, they melted out and came in solid black. I have one BA who is almost 3 years old and in the last two molts she grew some white tipped deathers on her head. It looks like they are frosted. She's from a hatchery.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Same! I had BAs and until their adult molts they had white feathers. Made me skeptical too but apparently it's typical of the breed. Don't worry, they will get their uniform on!

 

[Evadig]

Okay thanks y’all! We’ve wanted an Australorp for a while but I was a bit concerned with Dolores here.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

She's fine. You'll have to post pics when she gets her adult plumage.

 

[Winderdear]

This happened with my Cuckoo Marans as well, so it must not be just Black Australorps. She had white wing feathers until she molted, and then they grew in black.

 

[Evadig]

This happened with my Cuckoo Marans as well, so it must not be just Black Australorps. She had white wing feathers until she molted, and then they grew in black.

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@LaurenRitz in post 2 says that black chicks often have some white feathers. Maybe it’s a kind of camouflage?

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

Black Australorps as young pullets or cockerels will have white tips on there wings until they get their adult feathers.
And to answer your question about whether they are black Australorps or not - Yes they are black Australorps!!

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

Black chicks will often have white feathers until their adult molt.

Can't see them very clearly, but these are my BA's at about that age. View attachment 3685526

I couldn't agree more with this!