Light grey chick - what breed?

[SJensen]

This chick was also in my box of "mixed chicks". This one was moving fast and difficult to photograph! Any guesses on the breed or gender would be greatly appreciated.

 

[nicalandia]

it looks like a splash or blue jersey giant, maybe a blue autralorp?

 

[flora]

It might be a Blue Andalusian.

 

[SJensen]

Thank you for trying to identify this one. If I should post pictures showing wings or other features close-up, just let me know.

 

[patyrdz]

It looks alot like my blue orpington!!

 

[jossanne]

I think it's a blue andalusian. Unless that is the beginning sprouts of a crest I'm seeing???

 

[SJensen]

It does have a a little crest on its head... Would that rule out any breeds?

 

[shelleyd2008]

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I'm seeing a crest as well.
It looks like one of its feet has 5 toes? Actually 4 toes, with one of the toes having an extra toenail? This would be considered 5 toes (poorly), and would mean it is a silkie mix, combined with the crest.

 

[SJensen]

Thanks for helping me out here. When I take a close look at its feet, I don't see an extra toenail. There must be a shadow in the picture. Are silkies the only breeds with crests? (I'm very new at this...)

 

[hinkjc]

There are other breeds with crests and five toes. Being it is normal feathered, it is probably not a silkie or could be a silkie cross. For color, to determine if it is lavender or blue, look at the quill on the wings. If the top of the wing has a white quill, it is lavender - the underside will be blue/black quill. If the top of the quill is blue/black, then it is blue for color.