Thought this was an australorp...

[JulesFlock]

Hi! Hoping someone can help me figure this one out. I thought my chick was an australorp but at 6 weeks I see it is now growing feathers on it's legs. It is all black and still has a white spot on it's chest and neck and has gray legs.

I'm trying to get a good picture. This is one scrappy and feisty chick who is impossible to get a decent pic of.

Thanks!!

 

[donrae]

A picture will help, as will knowing where the bird came from.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

A picture will help, as will knowing where the bird came from.

x2

 

[JulesFlock]

Chick is from a local farm that has over 30 breeds. Supposedly no hybrids.

 

[donrae]

My guess with the lightly feathered legs and white skin would be Marans, but the thing is...feathered legs are dominant. With this light amount of leg feathering, it pretty much ensures the bird is a mixed breed of some sort. I'd send a pic to the farm and ask what they say.

 

[drumstick diva]

I agree - though maybe not a mix just poor quality parents

 

[JulesFlock]

Thank you very much!!! I appreciate it.