Mystery black chick?

[NatJ]

I can't tell on the earlobe color, but I do think it may change as they grow.
In the photos with the tan/gold chicks: do you know what kind they are? (Trying to figure out how big this mystery one is.)

 

[AnneLovesChickens]

I can't tell on the earlobe color, but I do think it may change as they grow.
In the photos with the tan/gold chicks: do you know what kind they are? (Trying to figure out how big this mystery one is.)

Well, we went to tractor supply out of state in Ohio to get a Pekin duckling. Boyfriends brother wanted baby chicks, but asked if we could raise them until they’re big enough to go with his adult chicken outside. Salesman didn’t know what was what and I know zero about chickens, so I just grabbed one of every color. I wasn’t worried about it because the brother raises every kind of chicken. But this one chicke stuck out and I love him. He kept flying in with the ducks and cried if they were out of sight. He doesn’t like the other baby chicks either. Only likes people and the ducks. So we’re going to keep him as our own as long as I can learn about the breed for proper care.

 

[redrooster99]

I say black rosecomb bantam but idk how old he is.

 

[NatJ]

I don't know if you'll ever be sure of the breed, but you can still take proper care of him. Care for chickens is the same for almost every breed:
He'll need water and chicken feed (chick starter is fine for his whole life, or he may share the ducks' feed). He'll need a place to get out of wind/rain/snow and to sleep--maybe a roost in the ducks' house, if he continues to be happy with them. He'll need to be safe from predators--inside your house or the ducks' house will probably be fine. Since "he" appears to be a rooster, he will not need a nestbox, "layer" feed, or oyster shell.

(Chicken breeds that need special care: silkies have a strange kind of feathers, Cornish Cross get too fat and die, crested breeds often can't see because of the feathers falling over their eyes. Your chick is not any of those.)

Have fun with him!

 

[AnneLovesChickens]

I don't know if you'll ever be sure of the breed, but you can still take proper care of him. Care for chickens is the same for almost every breed:
He'll need water and chicken feed (chick starter is fine for his whole life, or he may share the ducks' feed). He'll need a place to get out of wind/rain/snow and to sleep--maybe a roost in the ducks' house, if he continues to be happy with them. He'll need to be safe from predators--inside your house or the ducks' house will probably be fine. Since "he" appears to be a rooster, he will not need a nestbox, "layer" feed, or oyster shell.

(Chicken breeds that need special care: silkies have a strange kind of feathers, Cornish Cross get too fat and die, crested breeds often can't see because of the feathers falling over their eyes. Your chick is not any of those.)

Have fun with him!

Thank you soooo much! You have been extremely helpful and I really appreciate it

 

[DiYMama540]

Whatever he is...he is too cute!! All snuggled up with sleepy eyes and ready for bed! Thanks for sharing!

 

[AnneLovesChickens]

Whatever he is...he is too cute!! All snuggled up with sleepy eyes and ready for bed! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you

 

[JuliB]

TSC gets chicks from Hoover’s Hatchery but I haven’t seen anything that looks like this.‍