Mystery Chicks?

[tomingreeneco]

I purchased 8 keets from Ideal poultry and they sent me 4 chicks extra for added warmth in the container.
Does anyone out there know what they are? I contacted Ideal, but they could not help.
Thanks!

 

[dsowens15]

No way. To young to tell. Just wait it out.

 

[littlemissjellyfish]

My "Easter Eggers" look just like your mystery chick. Of course I'm brand spankin' new to raising chickens so what do I know! *chuckle*

 

[dsowens15]

No Easter Egger, they almost have to have muffs. And I don`t see any.

 

[4biddies]

Most definitely a Speckled Sussex...a good laying bird.

 

[7&8]

This chick looks exactly like my Easter Eggers did. Check out the chick pictures [http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Day-Old-Baby-Chicks/Easter-Egger-p246.aspx][/url] - sorry, I can't figure out if there's a way to hotlink, so you'd have to copy & paste link. Mouse over & click on individual pictures for larger version.

There are EE's, and there are Ameracaunas/ Auracanas. The photos I've seen of true Ameraucanas & Auracanas, they have muffs; "EE's" don't necessarily. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[usschicago1]

this chick has a single comb, so i believe that rules out easter eggers, i got with the sussex too

 

[mayberrygirl]

It looks like my old english games did - http://www.cacklehatchery.com/oldenglishgamepage.html (the black breasted reds)

 

[momofspoiledchicks]

I am no expert, but this looks just like my Welsummer chicks!

 

[slackwater]

I vote Welsummer b/c of the V on the head. Pullet.