Jun 23, 2016 #1 lmilano Hatching Joined Feb 14, 2016 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Points 7 We bought these 2 chicks from our local ACE. They said they are both Buff Orphington chicks but their feathers are white. Does this seem right or could it be a different breed?
We bought these 2 chicks from our local ACE. They said they are both Buff Orphington chicks but their feathers are white. Does this seem right or could it be a different breed?
Jun 23, 2016 #2 Alexandra33 Chook Snuggler 10 Years Friend Spirit Joined Apr 3, 2015 Messages 8,296 Reaction score 11,553 Points 956 Location Northwest Ohio - The Buckeye State! I'm thinking possibly White Rocks? ~Alex
Jun 23, 2016 #3 donrae Rest in Peace -2017 Loving Legacy Joined Jun 18, 2010 Messages 31,453 Reaction score 4,284 Points 581 Location Southern Oregon Orpingtons do come in white, but they're pretty rare and not usually found at a feed store. I'm thinking you have white Rocks also.
Orpingtons do come in white, but they're pretty rare and not usually found at a feed store. I'm thinking you have white Rocks also.
Jun 23, 2016 #4 keesmom Free Ranging 12 Years Educator Joined Jul 28, 2008 Messages 10,711 Reaction score 4,694 Points 531 Location MA What color are their legs? Do you know which hatchery they are from? Most likely they are white Rocks, but McMurray does have white Orpingtons.
What color are their legs? Do you know which hatchery they are from? Most likely they are white Rocks, but McMurray does have white Orpingtons.