What breed is this chicken?

[Sipp357]

I got this chick in with an order from a hatchery but it doesn't match any of the breeds I selected... Anyone know what this is? Only calico chickens I can find are Cochins but mine don't have feathered feet.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! It looks like it might be what they call a Pioneer or Dixie Rainbow etc, a duel purpose / slow growing meat bird https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/636488/dixie-rainbows-thread/0_20

 

[Sipp357]

Yes!! That's it! Thank you! The hatchery made a little mistake then, they gave us two of those guys...all good though I thought about ordering some Dixies any way.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided join our flock. I agree with Kelsie2290; your bird is a Pioneer (Dixie Rainbow). BYC has a very good thread on the pros and cons of Pioneers at https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/885429/pioneer-meat-birds-the-good-the-bad-and-the-very-very-ugly. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your flock.

 

[sunflour]

glad you have joined us.

 

[nj2wv]

welcome to BYC !!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the flock. They look too pretty to eat.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!