I ordered a hatchery surprise pack and received two black chicks. They are growing like weeds and at 14days are almost twice as big as some of the other chicks (cubalayas, polish).
For single comb, black LF this hatchery has Java, Giants and Australorps. Is there any way to tell the difference between the breeds yet? By the way the bottom of the foot is pinkish yellow. Not clearly one way or the other, shanks are slate with light toes. They are also very, very active. At 4 days of age they had to be separated from the rest of the group (along with the Cubalayas) and put in another brooder.
For single comb, black LF this hatchery has Java, Giants and Australorps. Is there any way to tell the difference between the breeds yet? By the way the bottom of the foot is pinkish yellow. Not clearly one way or the other, shanks are slate with light toes. They are also very, very active. At 4 days of age they had to be separated from the rest of the group (along with the Cubalayas) and put in another brooder.