Jun 1, 2009 #1 Rolsjo Songster 10 Years Joined May 18, 2009 Messages 321 Reaction score 2 Points 119 Location Maine We got this little guy as a freebie when we ordered our chicks. He is 2 weeks old and we're wondering what kind of chicken he is. Any ideas?
We got this little guy as a freebie when we ordered our chicks. He is 2 weeks old and we're wondering what kind of chicken he is. Any ideas?
Jun 1, 2009 #2 Nature Watcher In the Brooder 10 Years Joined Apr 1, 2009 Messages 72 Reaction score 0 Points 29 I am pretty sure it is a Phinox. They grow really long tails. Does it seem to have a tail that is a little longer than normal? Last edited by a moderator: Jun 1, 2009
I am pretty sure it is a Phinox. They grow really long tails. Does it seem to have a tail that is a little longer than normal?
Jun 1, 2009 #3 Sequin Songster 11 Years Joined May 20, 2008 Messages 1,512 Reaction score 7 Points 159 Looks like it could be a speckled sussex, but are the legs/feet more yellow than white? SS typically have white/pink legs rather than yellow. So, if they are yellow, I don't know.
Looks like it could be a speckled sussex, but are the legs/feet more yellow than white? SS typically have white/pink legs rather than yellow. So, if they are yellow, I don't know.
Jun 1, 2009 #4 jossanne Crowing 17 Years Joined Jul 11, 2008 Messages 3,109 Reaction score 24 Points 386 Location Gila, New Mexico I'm also thinking phoenix, but then I see the legs... So I'll guess silver leghorn. Phoenix have slate legs, leghorns have yellow.
I'm also thinking phoenix, but then I see the legs... So I'll guess silver leghorn. Phoenix have slate legs, leghorns have yellow.
Jun 3, 2009 #5 Nature Watcher In the Brooder 10 Years Joined Apr 1, 2009 Messages 72 Reaction score 0 Points 29 Could it be a cross?