What Breed Are My Chickens

[Jelli_Sprout]

Hello! About 7 weeks ago I picked up 3 chicks that are supposed to be Bantam Silkies. The guy at the store had several different breeds that were all labelled except for one. He told me they just came in today and must be the silkies even though they weren't labelled. I was just wondering if they really are Silkies or if they are a mix/different breed. I looked up pictures online and they don't look like Silkies, they are about 7-8 weeks old.

 

[PoultryCQ]

They are not silkies, they are lavender with smooth feathers. Probably lavender orps.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Lavender Orpingtons

 

[Jelli_Sprout]

Pictures of them from 1 week old to present day

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Hello! About 7 weeks ago I picked up 3 chicks that are supposed to be Bantam Silkies. The guy at the store had several different breeds that were all labelled except for one. He told me they just came in today and must be the silkies even though they weren't labelled. I was just wondering if they really are Silkies or if they are a mix/different breed. I looked up pictures online and they don't look like Silkies, they are about 7-8 weeks old.View attachment 2774646

Not Silkies, but very pretty! Agree they look like lavender Orpingtons.

 

[Jelli_Sprout]

They are not silkies, they are lavender with smooth feathers. Probably lavender orps.

I had a feeling from fairly early on that they were not the right breed but wasn't sure which breed (I'm new to raising chickens!). Thank you so much for your reply !

 

[InterestingChickens]

Agreed with all of the above posters.

 

[Jelli_Sprout]

Not Silkies, but very pretty! Agree they look like lavender Orpingtons.

They are very pretty! I was hoping for fluffy chickens, but there's no way I'm giving away my precious babies! They are still adorable and goofy looking!

 

[PoultryCQ]

I had a feeling from fairly early on that they were not the right breed but wasn't sure which breed (I'm new to raising chickens!). Thank you so much for your reply !

No problem, lavender orps. are a great breed (or so I heard).

 

[Jelli_Sprout]

Lavender Orpingtons

Thank you!