opinions on chick breeds?

thanks!! how can i tell the difference between white plymouth rocks and white orpingtons? like when they are older. Thanks again!

White Orpingtons are supposed to have white or pinkish white shanks and feet, however, sometimes they will have yellow legs, which is not proper. If they have yellow legs, you'll want to look at the body shape and extent of the feathering to decide if they're a White Rock or a White Orpington with badly-colored shanks/feet.

White Rocks are supposed to have yellow shanks and feet.

One of the White Orpingtons I had last spring/summer had yellow legs, but she feathered out and filled out looking like a White Orpington - super fluffy. It happens every now and then.
 
White Orpingtons are supposed to have white or pinkish white shanks and feet, however, sometimes they will have yellow legs, which is not proper. If they have yellow legs, you'll want to look at the body shape and extent of the feathering to decide if they're a White Rock or a White Orpington with badly-colored shanks/feet.

White Rocks are supposed to have yellow shanks and feet.

One of the White Orpingtons I had last spring/summer had yellow legs, but she feathered out and filled out looking like a White Orpington - super fluffy. It happens every now and then.
good to know, thanks! can't wait to see what they turn out to be!!
 

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