What breed are these 7 week old chicks

[thepinkcollie]

Hey. I was wondering if you guys knew what breed of chickens these are. I bought them from the rare assortment at My Pet Chicken. They are all supposed to be female but only time will truly tell. They are also currently 7 weeks old.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Buttercup, and a partridge rock who looks male so I would be contacting MPC at the age that they require it reported if you want a refund.

 

[Alexandra33]

In total agreement with the above, you have a Sicilian Buttercup pullet and a Partridge Rock cockerel.

~Alex

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Sicilian Buttercup pullet and a Partridge Plymouth Rock cockerel.

 

[alexa009]

I agree with partridge rock and sicilian buttercup. I think the buttercup is a little to early to be identified with its sex. The comb could start turning red rapidly in a week or so but the partridge rock is 100% cockerel.

 

[Alexandra33]

Buttercup cockerels show red patches from an early age, I believe. Their plumage coloration seems to be gender specific.

~Alex

 

[AlleysChicks]

X2 and the white headed bird in the first pic is also a boy.

 

[alexa009]

Buttercup cockerels show red patches from an early age, I believe. Their plumage coloration seems to be gender specific.

~Alex

Thank you for the education! I really don't know anything about the buttercup breed.

 

[Alexandra33]

Thank you for the education! I really don't know anything about the buttercup breed.

I've never personally raised Buttercup cockerels (just a pullet), but definitely seen a few young ones on here, thanks to other BYCers!

~Alex

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Sicilian Buttercup Pullet
Partridge Rock (or Welsummer)