McMurray free chick identification?

[tcarson]

Hey! Received my chick order yesterday with the free chick. I need help identifying him. I am thinking it is a Jersey Giant? Has anyone gotten a hen as their free chick? I know they mostly give roos. I’m just concerned because I have heard Jersey Giant roos are so big and heavy they can crush smaller hens while mating. Any thoughts?

 

[nuthatched]

Could be an Australorp or Jg. Don't worry about your hens, they aren't that big.

 

[tcarson]

Could be an Australorp or Jg. Don't worry about your hens, they aren't that big.

Thanks! Was wondering if it could be Australorpe … hopefully it won’t get too large is it is a Jersey Giant.

 

[BastyPutt]

How to ID the most common Black chicks with white throats and bellies

Yellow legs = Jersey Giant
White legs = australorp
Dark, feathered legs = marans
White barring spot on head + yellow legs = Barred Rock
Anything else = good luck

 

[nuthatched]

Thanks! Was wondering if it could be Australorpe … hopefully it won’t get too large is it is a Jersey Giant.

The squishing hen thing is not true, dont worry

 

[BastyPutt]

I’m just concerned because I have heard Jersey Giant roos are so big and heavy they can crush smaller hens while mating

Oh I didn't notice this.

Yes, impossible. Roosters can certainly be rough and can wear hens down over time, but I think it would be as rare as a lighting strike if they killed one in a fowl swoop.

 

[tcarson]

Oh I didn't notice this.

Yes, impossible. Roosters can certainly be rough and can wear hens down over time, but I think it would be as rare as a lighting strike if they killed one in a fowl swoop.

Thanks!

 

[nuthatched]

a fowl swoop

 

[BastyPutt]

Hahahahahahaha!

I was waiting for a BYC elite to get it!