What bantams are in the “assorted” at Tractor Supply?

[The Moonshiner]

So while the breeds that many people listed are the most common (i.e. Sebrights, Silkies, D'Uccles etc.), TSC also seems to go through Welp at times. TSC has been known to have Pyncheons and even LF Welbars, both of which Welp stocks, along with RIR bantams and Rosecombs. Maybe it's a stretch, but I would say any breed that Welp carries, you could potentially get in if you're lucky. Most of the time however, they use Hoover and their chicks are of abysmal quality regarding the S.O.P.

Welp pretty much drop ships everything except their meat birds.
The birds are bred by and are shipped from Privett's.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Welp pretty much drop ships everything except their meat birds.
The birds are bred by and are shipped from Privett's.

Oh that's interesting. I don't believe Privett's has Welbars or Pyncheons however. Where do you think they're getting those? Either that or I just can't navigate their website on my phone

 

[wezl]

Mine in Theodore AL is. Just bought some feather footed bantams from the mixed bantam group, not what I went in for! They were all so inquisitive and outgoing, I couldn’t resist. They were mis-marked, too. Labeled as California Tans, which I’ve never heard of. They also had Asian Black SR and something Pearl pullets

 

[wezl]

Attached pics of some I bought of the mixed bantams. They’re feather legged and toed, with 4 toes. I think they look like they have muffs and beards in the pictures, but can’t really tell just looking at them.

I do wish I was back at our old house where I was part of a chicken group and knew several breeders. I always knew what I was getting, lol!

 

[Texasclucker]

D'uccle bantams very cute!

 

[neo71665]

Mine were GLW last year

 

[wezl]

D'uccle bantams very cute!

Mine? I hoped so! I thought about getting them when I lived in GA, but I was focusing on my Seramas then.

 

[Texasclucker]

yes, yours I knew how to quote people's messages and then I forgot sorry! lol

 

[DixieCoFLgirl]

Anyone know if the assortment of bantams at tractor supply are different pure breeds? I’d love to know what they are before I get any....

I’ve got 2 and I’m trying to identify them now, lol. I think I’ve got a red Cochin bantam and a partridge cochin bantam. The red is so stinkin tiny!!

 

[DixieCoFLgirl]

OEGB will have clean pink/yellow legs, single comb, clean face, and chipmunk stripes. If they are self blue, Pyle, or white, same legs and comb. As young chicks, it can be difficult to differentiate between solid colored Japs/Dutch/OEGB sometimes. Just assume all chipmunk patterned babies with clean yellow/pink legs and single combs are OEGB.

Silkies will be poofy with feathered legs, but have black skin, dark eyes, and 5 toes.

Cochins will have yellow skin, single combs, and a clean face. They should have the most heavily feathered feet out of the group.

Brahmas will look VERY similar to BC's, but will have a pea comb and less heavily feathered feet.

GL Sebrights will be dark (black) with a red/gold face and dark shanks. SL Sebrights will be grey/yellow (think salt and pepper) with black markings on their back, with a yellow face.

d'Uccles will have very heavily feathered feet as well, but they will also have a beard/muffs. Poofy face.

Before going in, it would be best to look at pics online of each breed as chicks. Become familiar with them so you can pick them out.

What do you think these 2 are?? They are 3 weeks old