What breed am I???

[Bates0405]

We got these Sunday from TSC. Both chicks were in the Bantam/Mottled Java bin. Any idea what breed they may be (bonus points if you can tell what sex it is too!!!)? We are first time chick owners.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Hard to tell at this young age. Many breeds of black chicks look like this. The second one looks like an Australorp. You will know more once they feather out. You will not be able to tell gender until about six weeks of age.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Oh and welcome to BYC! Just as an FYI the TSC bins are not known to be marked accurately.

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

Hard to tell at this young age. Many breeds of black chicks look like this. The second one looks like an Australorp. You will know more once they feather out. You will not be able to tell gender until about six weeks of age.

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[Rhodebar Lover]

Are they bantams? Are they blue rather than black?

 

[Bates0405]

Are they bantams? Are they blue rather than black?

The first one is more grey.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I suspect Sapphire Gems that are mislabeled? Once they feather-out it will be easier to tell

 

[Painted Calls]

I suspect Sapphire Gems that are mislabeled? Once they feather-out it will be easier to tell

Agreed.

 

[Bates0405]

Updated pics of the two “ladies”. Any new thoughts as to what breed they might be?

 

[lilmillefleur]

OK looking at the TSC breed directory, they look like either Sapphire Gems, Blue Barred Rocks, or Production Blues...Which all look the same, especially as chicks.