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[Harrelltn93]

I have two questions; 1) I saw the feed store had production blues? Anyone know what this breed is I haven’t heard of them before. 2) my daughter picked out a bantam that I’m trying to determine the breed of. It is a blue/gray color. Has feathered feet and has black legs/feet and beak. It doesn’t look like a Silkie to me but I’m not sure either so was wondering what y’all thought

 

[Kessel23]

I have two questions; 1) I saw the feed store had production blues? Anyone know what this breed is I haven’t heard of them before. 2) my daughter picked out a bantam that I’m trying to determine the breed of. It is a blue/gray color. Has feathered feet and has black legs/feet and beak. It doesn’t look like a Silkie to me but I’m not sure either so was wondering what y’all thought

Idk what production blues are but it is probably some sort of hybrid sexlinked bird. Hatcheries are always crossing birds and giving them names, it's hard to keep track of everything.

 

[Harrelltn93]

Idk what production blues are but it is probably some sort of hybrid sexlinked bird. Hatcheries are always crossing birds and giving them names, it's hard to keep track of everything.

Thanks that’s kind of what I was expecting but wanted to ask around. I’m curious to see how the adult bird looks

 

[Alexandra33]

Never heard of a Production Blue. Probably a specialty hatchery hybrid.

As for the bantam, sounds like a Silkie. Black legs/skin, especially. Is there any way you could get a side shot?

~Alex

 

[Harrelltn93]

Never heard of a Production Blue. Probably a specialty hatchery hybrid.

As for the bantam, sounds like a Silkie. Black legs/skin, especially. Is there any way you could get a side shot?

~Alex

I’m going to take another picture now that he seems to be percking back up. Also I just remembered the toes this chick only has 4 toes.

 

[Alexandra33]

I’m going to take another picture now that he seems to be percking back up. Also I just remembered the toes this chick only has 4 toes.

Looking forward to it!

On each foot? Though 5 toes are a Silkie trait, some hatchery quality individuals lack this feature.

~Alex

 

[Harrelltn93]

Here ya go and yes 4 toes on both feet

 

[Alexandra33]

Here ya go

Are those little toes/foot bottoms pink? I'm actually thinking Self Blue d'Uccle could be a possibility.

~Alex

 

[Harrelltn93]

Are those little toes/foot bottoms pink? I'm actually thinking Self Blue d'Uccle could be a possibility.

~Alex

Yes they are I was thinking this too but the black was throwing me

 

[rebrascora]

The production blue will be similar to a Blue Haze or a Bluebell or Sapphire Gem... ie a blue coloured hybrid with emphasis on egg production. It probably will have some Marans in it's heritage and lay light brown eggs.
What type of comb does the chick have? I was thinking maybe a lavender bantam cochin.