What breed are these girls?

[BamaBeanie]

These were bought at Tractor Supply an hour from my house and given to me by my daughter. She couldn’t tell me, and the only thing marked on the box was “4 Pullets”. I tried to guess from the breeds listed at my local TSC, but have no clue. Any ideas?

 

[Mamatomany123]

Maybe blue australorps. Also, at least one of those chicks has bad pasty butt. You'll need to clean it up and keep an eye on it.

 

[Chapmangc1]

They could be Sapphire Gems, but Sapphire Gem chicks can look like other grey chicken breeds, so you might not know until they are older.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

These were bought at Tractor Supply an hour from my house and given to me by my daughter. She couldn’t tell me, and the only thing marked on the box was “4 Pullets”. I tried to guess from the breeds listed at my local TSC, but have no clue. Any ideas?

Sapphire Gems. Fix that dangerous pasty butt!

 

[BamaBeanie]

Thank you. I’ve been trying to keep them cleaned off. They sit in their food dishes (had to use cat bowls I have on hand as I wasn’t expecting chicks), and food sticks to their behinds if they mess in the food.
I’m cleaning their water dish 4-5 times a day and their food dish just as often. They get cedar chips into their water, and they climb into their food dish. We’ve got feeders for the adult hens outside. I just haven’t had a chance to get a feeder for these chicks.

 

[HappyClucker7]

They look like Sapphire gems. I agree with the others, you need to clean them well, and keep a close eye on them. At least one chick has very severe pasty butt.

 

[Silly Indie]

Maybe Andalusians?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Thank you. I’ve been trying to keep them cleaned off. They sit in their food dishes (had to use cat bowls I have on hand as I wasn’t expecting chicks), and food sticks to their behinds if they mess in the food.
I’m cleaning their water dish 4-5 times a day and their food dish just as often. They get cedar chips into their water, and they climb into their food dish. We’ve got feeders for the adult hens outside. I just haven’t had a chance to get a feeder for these chicks.

Do you need any advice on how to clear the pasty butt?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I’m cleaning their water dish 4-5 times a day and their food dish just as often. They get cedar chips into their water, and they climb into their food dish. We’ve got feeders for the adult hens outside. I just haven’t had a chance to get a feeder for these chicks.

Good luck with your babies! Cedar should not be used for chickens. It can cause respiratory issues. Switch to pine flakes instead.