ordering chicks......dumb question

[Gonzo]

There is no such thing as a dumb question 'round here! We're all glad to help! What breeds are you ordering? May get lucky, and we can help you identify them...

 

[ozarkmomma]

Thanks for all the replies

I think we are ordering Ameracauns, Cochins, Naked Neck Turkens and Salmon Faverolle. Not set in stone yet.

 

[Ridgerunner]

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That should not be all that hard, with one possible conflict. The Cochins and Faverolles should have feathers on their legs. If only one of you are getting both those, problem solved. The Naked Necks should be pretty obvious. The Americauna will come in all colors but they should not have feathers on their legs.

At the bottom of this link, you can see what the Salmon Faverolle chicks look like.

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGD/Favs/BRKFaverolles.html

The Cochins can come in a lot of different colors. That is where the problem may come in. If you get Cochins of the color that the chicks look like the Salmon Favorelles, you may have difficulty telling them apart. Otherwise, with this selection, you are home free. Have you settled on a Cochin color?

 

[ozarkmomma]

Quote:
That should not be all that hard, with one possible conflict. The Cochins and Faverolles should have feathers on their legs. If only one of you are getting both those, problem solved. The Naked Necks should be pretty obvious. The Americauna will come in all colors but they should not have feathers on their legs.

At the bottom of this link, you can see what the Salmon Faverolle chicks look like.

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGD/Favs/BRKFaverolles.html

The Cochins can come in a lot of different colors. That is where the problem may come in. If you get Cochins of the color that the chicks look like the Salmon Favorelles, you may have difficulty telling them apart. Otherwise, with this selection, you are home free. Have you settled on a Cochin color?

No, I have not settled on a color, actually wanted an assortment. But like I said, the assortment is not 100% at this point. May get Brahmas instead of Cochins..................I just want some of everything, it is hard to choose.

Ridgerunner, where are you at in NWA? I work in Rogers.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Outside Prairie Grove.

 

[txredneckmedic]

Ideal will also mark them if u ask

 

[KathyK]

I just got mine from Ideal. I asked ahead of time for them to be marked. They came with colored (ink?) spots on their heads and chest. Don't think I would have needed it as the breeds I got were different looking as chicks, but they were nice enough to do it. Doesn't hurt to ask.