Supposed to be BLRWs, but are they?

[SharW75]

We got two of these chicks--supposedly BLRWs back in February. As they're getting their "big girl" feathers, we're noticing that they really don't have much of the coloration of a BLRW--more like a gold-laced--but I do see some blue on the wings, so that's what's confusing us. I don't really care what breed they turn out to be, since they'll still give us eggs, but since they were advertised as "rare breeds", we paid a good deal more. Opinions? I apologize for the poor quality pictures. This chick is a mover!

 

[tn_artist]

We got two of these chicks--supposedly BLRWs back in February. As they're getting their "big girl" feathers, we're noticing that they really don't have much of the coloration of a BLRW--more like a gold-laced--but I do see some blue on the wings, so that's what's confusing us. I don't really care what breed they turn out to be, since they'll still give us eggs, but since they were advertised as "rare breeds", we paid a good deal more. Opinions? I apologize for the poor quality pictures. This chick is a mover!

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Idk. Looks much darker that the one I had last fall, but a preditor got it, so I never saw it full grown.

 

[MGG]

Yes they are. You got the black variation is all. Blue birds come in blue, black, or splash, unless they are self blue which BLRWs are not.

 

[SharW75]

Ah, that makes sense--thank you!!!

 

[MGG]

Youre welcome! Beautiful chick btw, I bet she'll be a stunning hen. I have a splash girl

 

[SharW75]

Just thought I'd update this post. Our girls are nearing point of lay and I think they're just beautiful!

Here's one of them.

 

[MGG]

Just thought I'd update this post. Our girls are nearing point of lay and I think they're just beautiful!

Here's one of them.
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Thanks for updating! She's absolutely gorgeous!