What breed is this?

[Paula Ham]

I ordered an assortment of hens and am trying to identify them. I have two of these beauties. They are 8 weeks old. I'm very new to this, what are these two

girls?

 

[CuzChickens]

Hmmm, I'd agree that they are hens, and no particular breed jumps out at me, though I'm wondering if perhaps Exchequer Leghorn??

 

[keesmom]

Ancona.

 

[Paula Ham]

Ancona.

Thank you! That was on my list of possibilities.

 

[Lady of McCamley]

I'm thinking Mottled Java...was that a breed possibility from the hatchery?

If Ancona, it will develop large white ear lobes and big floppy comb.

If Java, the comb will be more moderate and the ear lobes will be very small and red.

LofMc

Photos for comparison courtesy of My Pet Chicken
https://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Java-B56.aspx
https://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Ancona-B9.aspx

 

[drumstick diva]

don't know the breed but, looks like pullets