Mostly black Silver Laced Wyandotte?

[ewood]

Hi. I have a 6 week old silver laced wyandotte, that doesn't seem to have much silver. She also has black legs, which I haven't seen any pictures of SLWs with. Could she be a Black Austrolorp, or is she just a very dark SLW? Will she lighten up as she gets older? Any information or opinions would be greatly appreciated. And in case you're wondering, I think she's beautiful either way, I'm just curious. Thanks.

Liz

 

[Cowgirl71]

A bigger picture would help, but I'm 99% sure she's a Black Australorp.

 

[ewood]

Thanks, I'm trying, but it keeps coming out small.

Cute cow by the way!

 

[Cowgirl71]

Yep, Black Australorp pullet.

 

[ewood]

Thank you, that's what I was thinking, but I was kinda hoping for the Wy. So, I should expect her face to turn all black, right?

 

[Cowgirl71]

Yes. Aussies start out with quite a lot of white, but by the time they start laying they are a beautiful beetle-green black with scarlet combs and wattles. Really pretty. She'll be an excellent layer for you too!