Well, now I'm stumped. Breed help?

[OTTB228]

So I bought two dozen "buff orphington" eggs. They hatched yesterday...I now have 13 chicks that are almost entirely black and brown with feathered feet. I have absolutely no idea what they are. Some of the eggs were smaller. I thought they were just eggs from young hens...now I'm wondering if they were bantam eggs. Any thoughts? I only took pictures of a couple of them because they all look the same.

The browns

The blacks(with white bellies)

The only two that I *think* are actually buff orps. Anyone confirm?

 

[QueenMisha]

Looks like you got a whole bag of mixed breeds so far. Unfortunately that's about all that can be told at this age. The possible Orps look like Orps so far but I wouldn't believe it until they're grown. Check back in 8 or more weeks with updated pictures and we may be able to narrow down what breeds might be involved in the mixes.

 

[Michael OShay]

Looks like you got a whole bag of mixed breeds so far. Unfortunately that's about all that can be told at this age. The possible Orps look like Orps so far but I wouldn't believe it until they're grown. Check back in 8 or more weeks with updated pictures and we may be able to narrow down what breeds might be involved in the mixes.

X2 on QueenMisha's post.

 

[OTTB228]

Will do, thanks!

 

[donrae]

Send the pics to the seller and ask them what's up.

 

[Michael OShay]

Will do, thanks!

You're welcome.

 

[drumstick diva]

I think you need to get a refund if you paid for buff orp eggs.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Queen Misha

 

[OTTB228]

So I forgot to come back and tell y'all what I found out! A Black Cooper Maran Roo got in with the Buff Orpingtons and these guys were the result. I don't have any updated pictures but they are seriously cute!