What Breed is my Bonus Chick?

[nrs3]

I am raising meat birds, and I recieved out chicks today. However, as we bought 15 roos from McMurry Hatchery, we got a bonus straight run for free! We aren’t sure what it is, and I’d just like to find out so I know if it is viable for growing meat.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I would think silver laced Wyandotte

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I would think silver laced Wyandotte

Actually, it's a Silver Spangled Hamburg.
@nrs3
They're tiny, lean birds as adults. No meat on them, but good egg producers. Perhaps once it is of age you could sell it? They're attractive birds.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Is it not rosecombed? Looks pretty close to the Wyandottes I ordered last year

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

I am going to go with hamburg as well.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Is it not rosecombed? Looks pretty close to the Wyandottes I ordered last year

Hamburg chick:

Wyandotte chicks:

 

[nrs3]

Thanks for the suggestions! Hopefully its a female who we can keep with our egg flock.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Thanks for the suggestions! Hopefully its a female who we can keep with our egg flock.

Update us as “she” grows!

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

I think you were really pretty lucky to get a Hamburg.

 

[nrs3]

I know this is kind of off topic, but here are the chicks with their adopted mom. P.S. I know it’s kinda hazy in the photo, but they are surrounded by a wall of cardboard to protect them from the rest of the egg flock.