Mystery pullets

[BeckyP]

Any idea what these are? Thanks

 

[sandysylvester]

I hope someone can give you some good guesses. Looks like they are getting big quick since last time you sent me photos!

 

[popsicle]

My guesses from left to right: Golden Laced Wyandotte, Sicillian Buttercup (check the comb to be certain), Black Australorp (looks like pink feet)

ETA: I'm not certain about GLW. It looks like the chick has a rosecomb--does it? Maybe Partridge something?

 

[BeckyP]

I can't really tell about the combs, they are all microscopic, LOL.
I normally get Ideal 236. Grew up raising silkies, sebrights, Cochin, frizzles and old english bantams. Have had Lakenvelders in the past also but not real familiar with the larger breeds. Just decided to pick some random ones this time.

 

[BeckyP]

The red/brown one has really short wings and is definitely shaped different from other chicks I've had, and stands really upright all the time.

 

[popsicle]

The red/brown one has really short wings and is definitely shaped different from other chicks I've had, and stands really upright all the time.

Where did you get them?

Could be some kind of Oriental / game thing? I'm not familiar with them enough to be able to guess. However, knowing their source will help narrow it down. I think many are white as chicks so somebody with more experience with them would probably know just by looking at it.

 

[BeckyP]

I got them at Atwoods. As far as I know, at this location, all their chicks come from Ideal Hatchery in Cameron, Tx.

 

[popsicle]

From what Ideal has, that would have the upright carriage, maybe Malay? Was it in an "assorted" bin?

Scroll down for pictures of chicks:
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Games/Malay/BRKMalay.html

 

[BeckyP]

"Assorted pullets" is what it said. I'll take a look at the link you posted.

 

[BeckyP]

You may be right, sure look like it. Kinda hope your wrong though, says they lay infrequently, something else to feed, lol. Sure are goofy looking critters!

It says they are a heavy breed. She was not in the heavy bin but I guess she could have gotten put in the wrong one.