What Breeds Are These?

[Baseline]

I received a box of assorted day old chicks from a local breeder thinking it would be a fun challenge to identify and learn about new and different breeds.

But I would love some help identifying these cuties!

They are 2 weeks old in the pictures.

I numbered the pictures to make it easier and if you have any of these breeds and have tips or suggestions on raising them, I would love to hear it! I've had 80+ chickens for a few years now but have just decided this year to start mixing in different breeds.

Thanks!

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Number four could be a black australorp, and five looks to be at least part silkie. Are they all purebred, or are mixed breeds possible? There are some much smarter people than I on here, hopefully they’ll see your thread and chime in.

 

[Purelychicks]

@Rhodebar Lover

 

[JedJackson]

I think they are mixed breeds. That is often what local breeders sell. 1, 2 and 6 are Easter egger mixes, I think, and probably #7, too. 3 and 5 look like Silkie mixes. #4 could be many different things. Maybe Australorp/Australorp mix.

 

[Baseline]

Thanks everyone!

I'm not 100% sure if any/what ones are purebred. The deal was I would just take whatever she couldn't sell when she was done her hatching and she hatched a ton of different breeds.

I did get some silkies in the mix aswell so I wouldn't be surprised if some are silkie mixed. But I assumed most are an easter egger mix.

Thanks again for everyone's help!

 

[Aeobrix]

I have no idea as I’m new to all this, but wanted to say they’re all so cute!