Thought this was a Barred OEGB?

[Alexandra33]

So, recently received my newest batch of fuzzy peeps from Cackle, one of which was the Barred Old English Game pullet I ordered. They so kindly threw in an extra Barred OEGB with yellow ink (my babies were color-coded by variety) marking the characteristic head spot on barred chicks. Or thus I thought? So far she isn't feathering in barred at all like her sister, rather a lovely black.... I've never seen a black chick with a head spot before. Is this a mutation that can pop up within barred birdies? And if so, would it mean she can't be auto-sexed? Just curious, that's all.

Thanks!
~Alex

 

[Gray Farms]

To young to say for sure, but it doesn't look like a typical barred chick to me.

 

[Abriana]

Awwww! He is SO adorable!

 

[Alexandra33]

To young to say for sure, but it doesn't look like a typical barred chick to me.

I agree, time will tell. Almost reminds me of a mix between black and barred down color.

Awwww! He is SO adorable!

Awwww, thank you very much!! So tiny.

~Alex

 

[Abriana]

I agree, time will tell. Almost reminds me of a mix between black and barred down color.

Awwww, thank you very much!! So tiny.

~Alex

No problem! My goodness I’m so anxious for new baby chicks this spring. And hopefully ducklings!!

 

[drumstick diva]

maybe a Black Australorp ?? adorable chick. Please post photos at 8 weeks of age when fully feathered out.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

It does kind of like like an Austrolorp.

 

[Alexandra33]

No problem! My goodness I’m so anxious for new baby chicks this spring. And hopefully ducklings!!

Springtime has a way of doing that to ya! Any idea what breeds you're leaning towards?

maybe a Black Australorp ?? adorable chick. Please post photos at 8 weeks of age when fully feathered out.

It does kind of like like an Austrolorp.

Thanks for the input! I certainly will update after she's close to fully feathered. Though she does look similar to an Australorp, this little one's far too small, possibly the tiniest in my brooder. I shall include a couple pictures with other chicks for scale.
(L) Wheaten Marans, (R) Crele OEGB

~Alex

 

[Abriana]

Springtime has a way of doing that to ya! Any idea what breeds you're leaning towards?


Thanks for the input! I certainly will update after she's close to fully feathered. Though she does look similar to an Australorp, this little one's far too small, possibly the tiniest in my brooder. I shall include a couple pictures with other chicks for scale.
(L) Wheaten Marans, (R) Crele OEGB
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~Alex

I’m getting two more Wyandottes.

 

[Alexandra33]

I’m getting two more Wyandottes.

Cool beans!! Wyandottes are beautiful birds. What color?

So, just thought I would update: my little one is indeed Barred! It just took a little bit to show up. Thanks for the help, guys!

~Alex