Wyandotte with feathered feet?

[AmyBella]

I was told that these three chicks are silver-laced Wyandottes but they are growing feathers on their shanks and toes! Has anyone heard of this or are they more likely to be Cochins or a cross-breed? The birdies are about four weeks onld in the pictures. The feathers have gotten much longer and fuller in the last few days!

Thanks!

 

[pipermark]

I would guess mutts or hatchery birds that were crossed with Cochins (body style), for genetic diversity, and some of the cochin is showing up on these chicks.

 

[Dustin Biery]

What kind of comb do they have? My bet, with the way the feathers are on the outside of the shank, they are probably light brahmas.

 

[AmyBella]

Interesting... Two of the chicks (I think these two are roosters) have a wide reddish-pink comb area. There are no ridges or anything yet but kind of a knobby appearance. The other one is "prettier" with a narrow head and pale peachy comb area. I'll try to take some better pictures tonight.

 

[AmyBella]

Wheezy's feet

Wheezy's comb (boy?)

Pretty Girl's comb (girl?)

Pretty Girl

Big Boy (He is my troublemaker and I had him pegged for a boy from the get go! He has a very wide red comb)

I'll come up with better names for them eventually!

 

[PhlyinPheBee]

Last pic looks alot like the light brahama I just go. Down to the black necklace!!!

 

[LilPeeps]

I agree, light brahmas.

 

[Chris09]

Id say they were a Wyandotte/ Brama cross..
(bramas dont have rose combs)

Chris

 

[pipermark]

I take back the Cochin and agree with Chris.

 

[LilPeeps]

Quote:
Brahmas have pea combs, which can look similar to rose combs when the birds are young.