What am I???

[Stellasmomma]

HI ! This little Bantam came in a group of 5 I got they are now 8 weeks old the other 4 turned out to be OEGB but this guy is different does anyone know what breed he is?? Thanks!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

What hatchery was he from? He's perhaps a Silver Pencilled Rock Bantam

 

[Chicken poppy]

He looks like a dwarf bantam cochin to me. I say this because the face is very “applehead like” with a smaller beak. A very common trait with dwarfism. I could be wrong, however, since cochin bantams do have a rounded faceshape.

 

[Stellasmomma]

What hatchery was he from? He's perhaps a Silver Pencilled Rock Bantam

I unfortunately don't know I purchased them at a feed store, I appreciate the info!!

 

[Stellasmomma]

He looks like a dwarf bantam cochin to me. I say this because the face is very “applehead like” with a smaller beak. A very common trait with dwarfism. I could be wrong, however, since cochin bantams do have a rounded faceshape.

Don't Cochins have feathered feet? This guy is clean legged and footed or are their differant kinds? Thanks!!

 

[Chicken poppy]

Don't Cochins have feathered feet? This guy is clean legged and footed or are their differant kinds? Thanks!!

I totally missed that leg photo! Yes, you are correct, they do have feather legs. Has to be dwarfism i think then. Not 100% on breed.

 

[Stellasmomma]

I totally missed that leg photo! Yes, you are correct, they do have feather legs. Has to be dwarfism i think then. Not 100% on breed.

@Rhodebarlover mentioned silver laced Rock bantam I looked that up and it looks close I wonder if maybe its that with dwarfism as you are right the head shape is different

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

@Rhodebarlover mentioned silver laced Rock bantam I looked that up and it looks close I wonder if maybe its that with dwarfism as you are right the head shape is different

Bantams are already technically dwarfs. This isn't a random dwarfism. He's literally just a Plymouth Rock Bantam-no extra phrasing necessary

 

[Chicken poppy]

Bantams are already technically dwarfs. This isn't a random dwarfism. He's literally just a Plymouth Rock Bantam-no extra phrasing necessary

I have a dwarf chicken that is a bantam. She is smaller and sometimes requires a little extra care. Just sharing what i think since he looks a little similar to mine.

 

[Stellasmomma]

Bantams are already technically dwarfs. This isn't a random dwarfism. He's literally just a Plymouth Rock Bantam-no extra phrasing necessary

Thank you, not sure its a barred rock his feathering reminds me a lot of my Brahmas but he doesn't have that distinct black and white barring like my barred rocks lots of grey I suppose it will be more evident when he gets bigger. This is my 1st go at Bantams other then my silkie. I'm really enjoying them so far!