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What is this chick?!

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by ILoveFarms, Sep 29, 2014.

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  1. Sep 29, 2014 #1
    ILoveFarms

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    [​IMG]I have a new batch of chicks and I got one "free chick" that is a mystery to me. I believe it's a roo, but clueless to what kind of breed it is. Can anyone help me or is it just too soon to tell?

    Thanks!

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  2. Sep 29, 2014 #2
    RileyCalanchini

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    It looks like a Blue Cochin to me. I had a few chicks that looked just like that and they grew up to be Blue Cochins.
     
  3. Sep 29, 2014 #3
    AraucanaAnnie

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    Well, it's way too young to tell the gender of, so could be a cockerel or a pullet. As for breed, I'm thinking maybe a blue andalusian? If it is, you are very lucky. They are beautiful birds!! Any way, it is a lovely blue chick. When it starts getting older, you could post more pictures. Then we might be able to tell you more certainly! :)
     
  4. Sep 29, 2014 #4
    AraucanaAnnie

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    It could be a cochin, but it doesn't have feathered legs. I'd still go with andalusian!
     
  5. Sep 29, 2014 #5
    RileyCalanchini

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    Your right!!! It also could be crossbred chick. Then it could be a mixture of anything.
     
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  6. Sep 30, 2014 #6
    offgridhermit

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    It sure is a beautiful chick! [​IMG]
     
  7. Sep 30, 2014 #7
    donrae

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    What hatchery did you order from, and what did you order? That can help narrow things down.
     
  8. Sep 30, 2014 #8
    BantamLover21

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    Could be a Blue Andalusian, another blue breed, or a mix.
     
  9. Sep 30, 2014 #9
    Wyandottes7

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    Blue Andalusian or Blue Orpington.
     
  10. Sep 30, 2014 #10
    ILoveFarms

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    Thank you everyone! I ordered from Murray McMurray and I had the option to add a free "exotic chick" to the batch. My batch included EE's, Black Australorps, and a Buff Orpington roo. So maybe it's a Blue Orpington. I'll have to look up Blue Andalusion, I don't think I've ever heard of that. I will keep you posted as he/she grows. In case he's a rooster, I've been handling him a lot to keep him used to me. He seems to be the more aggressive. Thank you again for all your input!
     
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