Please identify

[5Kranch]

I ordered the following blue breeds: blue Australorpe, blue copper Maran, blue cuckoo Maran and blue olive egger (mixed between cream legbar and splash maran). I only have three blue shown below. Which ones are which and which one am I missing?

 

[gtaus]

Welcome to the BYC forums!

I found this online that might help...

Here’s a breakdown of the distinct traits for each chick type you mentioned — super helpful for identifying your mystery fluffballs!

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Blue Australorp Chicks​

• Color: Slate-blue to steel-gray down, often with lighter chest and wing tips.
• Comb: Single comb, usually small and pale at hatch.
• Legs: Clean legs (no feathers), typically slate or dark gray.
• Temperament: Calm and friendly even as chicks; easy to handle.
• Growth: They develop into large, robust birds with shimmering blue plumage.

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Blue Copper Marans Chicks​

• Color: Dark gray to black down with hints of copper around the face or wings.
• Comb: Single comb, may be slightly larger than Australorps.
• Legs: Feathered legs — look for fuzz on shanks and toes.
• Eyes: Large and set wide apart.
• Tail: Narrow and angled backward.
• Temperament: Docile and sociable, great for mixed flocks.

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Blue Cuckoo Marans Chicks​

• Color: Blue-gray down with white spots on head, chest, and wing tips.
• Pattern: Early signs of mottled or barred patterning.
• Comb: Single comb, medium-sized.
• Legs: May be feathered or clean depending on lineage.
• Temperament: Shy but friendly; quiet and good for urban settings.
• Eggs Later: Known for laying dark brown eggs.

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Blue Olive Egger Chicks​

• Color: Highly variable — often blue-gray, black, or brown with cheek puffs.
• Comb: Usually pea comb (small and flat), inherited from Ameraucana or Araucana parent.
• Legs: Can be feathered or clean; color varies (slate, greenish, or yellow).
• Face: Muffs or fluffy cheeks are common.
• Temperament: Curious and friendly; great for backyard flocks.
• Eggs Later: Lay olive-green to mossy-colored eggs.

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Quick Chick ID Tips​

Trait	Australorp	Copper Marans	Cuckoo Marans	Olive Egger
Down Color	Slate-blue	Dark w/ copper	Blue w/ white spots	Variable (gray, black)
Leg Feathering	No	Yes	Sometimes	Sometimes
Comb Type	Single	Single	Single	Pea (usually)
Cheek Puffs	No	No	No	Yes (often)
Temperament	Calm	Docile	Shy/Friendly	Curious/Friendly