New to Chicken raising

[bwoodruff]

Hello All, Just got my first chicks about two weeks ago. Bantams. Barred Rocks, Buff Brahmas and four that I cannot identify. My coop will be ready in a couple weeks although in upstate NY we still have about a foot of snow! I'm really looking forward to the challenge of raising healthy chickens. I have attached pics of my unidentified chicks, does anyone know what they might be? I know they are bantams. Thanks.

 

[Megan Amber]

Awww! Count there toes for me, if they have they have five then those little guys are Silkies! Or at least part silkie, or a silkie Bantam(that's what I have!!)

 

[bwoodruff]

They do have five toes! Odd fifth toe. They are a little scruffy looking now. Getting their new feathers. Thanks for the fast reply! Bill

 

[Megan Amber]

No problem new silkie owner!!

 

[drumstick diva]

silkies also have back skin, black legs - if not they may be hatchery stock or mixed. There are other breeds of chicken with 5 toes but not the black skin of a true silky.

 

[liz9910]

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[thasista]

Hi from Kentucky

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[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, bwoodruff, and

! Great to have you with us! Good luck to you and your birds!!