newbies *VERY PIC HEAVY*

[cbrown86]

I asked the worker at Atwoods to get me a Silkie and turned around. When I got home, I found this was what she gave me. I don't think it's a Silkie, so what is it?

She is gray with black beak, tiny black comb and feet. She has 4 toes. She is a bully and chases my other chicks around, pecking their faces, but she is sweet to me. She is about half the size of my smallest chick who is almost 2 wks old.

I felt bad for this one bc her face kept getting pecked. What is she? She has a yellow beak, no comb yet. She has yellow feathered feet. Her feathers are kind of orange-ish with some black trim. She is so sweet and gentle. She likes to lay in my hands, and doesn't mind the other chicks.

Together

 

[4cheepers]

First one looks silkie to me, correct me if I'm wrong but the black skin/beak is a dead giveaway

Little one looks sort of like a golden lakenvelder chick I had, but that's by no means a definitive answer!

 

[Momagain1]

I think the first one is a bantam of sorts...I'm only learning the breeds; but that size would indicate a bantam..

 

[happyhensny]

Does the first chick have 5 toes? If not then it is not a Silkie.

 

[cbrown86]

Well, I've heard that Silkies can have 4 toes, but if they do not to breed them bc the gene will pass down and they wouldn't be show quality. Which I don't care about. I know it's a bantam, bc it is just so tiny it has to be! The 2nd one, I am pretty sure is a standard. Either that or it is older.

 

[4cheepers]

Yep, silkies can have four toes. It's a recessive gene.

 

[zookeeper15133]

The first one looks like a silkie, but it only has 4 toes and no feathered feet. Maybe a cross?
The second could be a cochin.
But I am no expert.

 

[CindyJeann]

Could the second one be a buff brahma? I noticed the feathered feet.

 

[SIMPleChick]

LOL! Look at that 3rd picture!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA! That little guy is saying either, insert hot tub here, or Hey, baby, how you doin'!

SO CUTE!!!

 

[cbrown86]

Someone told me it might be a self blue old english? As for the yellowish one, I haven't the slightest. I just felt bad for the little booger. HurstsHens-yeah I giggled when I took it!