Not sure if somethings wrong or it’s just the breed...

[Kelsbug7]

I have chicks that are two weeks old today. One of them is completely different than any breed I’ve seen online, and I’m not sure if there might be something wrong with it, but I haven’t been able to find any help online diagnosing it. This chick acts totally normal (eats, poops, flaps around with the others, etc), is very sweet, and has begun to fly a tiny bit, however it is considerably smaller than my other chicks (which I believe to be Easter eggers?). This is my first time raising chicks so I’m not sure what to do if something is wrong.... any advice?!

 

[CSAchook]

It looks like maybe a frizzled show girl? A show girl is a cute funny cross between a silkie and a naked neck (Turken). The frizzle gene (which can be present/ introduced in many breeds), makes the feathers curl up at the ends. If so, I bet she will be beautiful and very eye catching. Wait for others to chime in to confirm of course, but I do not think you have to worry about her.

Edited to add that silkies are a bantam breed, so that is why she is small.

 

[SMorrison7k]

Looks to be a naked neck chicken! I have never seen one with a black neck before .... but I am very unfamiliar with naked necks. Hopefully someone can be more help!
Very need looking bird!

 

[CSAchook]

Oh, and welcome to BYC!

 

[CSAchook]

Here is a thread on show girls that might be of interest to you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-breed-focus-showgirl.1073376/

 

[Kelsbug7]

Oh oh oh thank you so much I’m so relieved. I was so worried something was wrong and this particular chick is SO sweet. I hope it’s a hen- I can’t have roosters.

Open to any other advice!

 

[Kelsbug7]

Here is a thread on show girls that might be of interest to you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-breed-focus-showgirl.1073376/

OMGsh they’re SO beautiful. I’m so happy. Thanks for the input and help!

 

[CSAchook]

OMGsh they’re SO beautiful. I’m so happy. Thanks for the input and help!

You are very welcome! If you wait a couple of weeks, you can post in the “what breed or gender” forum and people will try to help you figure out if you have a hen.

 

[drumstick diva]

She/he is a darling Showgirl sizzle - showgirls are a variety of silkie.

The term showgirls applies to both genders

 

[SMorrison7k]

OMGsh they’re SO beautiful. I’m so happy. Thanks for the input and help!

You look quite lucky to have this bird! Congrats!