What Breed are These Bantams

[Emelyn]

I was going to say the exact same thing. About the age and the breeds.

Well I guess I'm getting worse and worse at telling the breed of chickens as time goes by...

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Well I guess I'm getting worse and worse at telling the breed of chickens as time goes by...

No no, I see where you get Dutch Bantam from. You never really know unless you get a DNA test, which nobody has.

 

[TxChickieFan]

Honestly, I think Dutch and OEGBs probably get mixed at some hatcheries. A couple I've had have had a mix of red and white on their earlobes. They're pretty similar in size and stature (at least the ones I've seen, which might have a shared heritage, lol).

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I think your first 3 are a trio of Silver Duckwing Old English Game bantams. The last one looks like a partridge Cochin...how old is it? That comb is pretty red, but the pattern is female for now. Age will help.

I agree although I suspect the Cochin is a cockerel

 

[Painted Calls]

Trio of silver duckwing OEGBs and a partridge bantam Cochin pullet.

 

[Painted Calls]

I agree although I suspect the Cochin is a cockerel

Partridge cockerel would have a black chest. Though I agree it's quite developed for a pullet.

 

[TxChickieFan]

I agree although I suspect the Cochin is a cockerel

I lean that way also. Just holding out a little hope in case it's older than it looks.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Partridge cockerel would have a black chest. Though I agree it's quite developed for a pullet.

That's true but I have seen a handful on here that come in pencilled at first. Totally against all logic and especially for the variety. I believe the cockerel I'm thinking of was large fowl too I'll try and find the thread!!

 

[Painted Calls]

That's true but I have seen a handful on here that come in pencilled at first. Totally against all logic and especially for the variety. I believe the cockerel I'm thinking of was large fowl too I'll try and find the thread!!

For sure! I'd love to see it.

Did OP say how old this chick is? Depending on age, I'd say cockerel if it wasn't for that chest. Can't even trust that anymore it seems lol.

 

[ThorntownChickens]

Partridge cockerel would have a black chest. Though I agree it's quite developed for a pullet.

If it helps, it has a white chest and is 6 weeks old. They are all 6 weeks.