What breed/sex is my chicken?!!!

[maryg930]

I hatched this chicken back in August 2019** . Based on behavior I think it’s a rooster but who knows. Apparently he’s a mix, but of what? Feather black feet, green eyes. Pictures included.

 

[tn_artist]

My guess would be a Silkie/Cochin cross. Black feet and skin, Walnut comb, fifth toe, all say Silkie. The smooth feathers and barring could really be any bird, but, it seems, that silkies are often purposely crossed with bantam Cochins to get a "satin", or smooth feathered Silkie.
I'm useless at sexing silkies though, so maybe someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

 

[Pennys Mama]

View attachment 1946581 View attachment 1946585 View attachment 1946586 I hatched this chicken back in November. Based on behavior I think it’s a rooster but who knows. Apparently he’s a mix, but of what? Feather black feet, green eyes. Pictures included.

I'd say rooster.... cross between some sort of Polish & Barred Rock. Beautiful bird though, I'd like one like him in my flock. My rooster is a Barred Rock Bantam. The hen up front is a Barred Rock Bantam as well.
Edit: I just spotted the 5th toe, so I'd agree with Silkie crossed with a Bantam Barred Rock.

 

[Robert G]

I have to agree with tn_artist. The fifth toe is a dead giveaway of being part silkie, but as for the barred part, a bantam cochin would definitely fit the bill.

 

[rascal66]

Definitely part Silkie. There's probably lots of other candidates for the other part, but did give them the barred pattern

 

[ChickNanny13]

Silkie (5th toe & head feathering) x Barred Rock (?) ... I'm guessing pullet due to the head feathering & comb. If it hatched last November, it's almost a year and not crowing, I'm assuming. I don't see any saddle/hackle feathering although a mix (?). Does is "squat" for you? The color of the wattles looks like "she" maybe getting ready to lay. Update us whether the crow or egg happens

 

[chrissynemetz]

I agree, it looks like a silkie mix. Could you try to get a standing picture of the saddle area? I would think it would have male specific feathers by now if it was hatched in November.
It's seriously adorable btw!!

 

[aart]

No clue about the chicken,
but that dog looks just like my old Aussie....took my breathe away for a second.

 

[maryg930]

My guess would be a Silkie/Cochin cross. Black feet and skin, Walnut comb, fifth toe, all say Silkie. The smooth feathers and barring could really be any bird, but, it seems, that silkies are often purposely crossed with bantam Cochins to get a "satin", or smooth feathered Silkie.
I'm useless at sexing silkies though, so maybe someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

I appreciate your response!!! Thank you

 

[maryg930]

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I'd say rooster.... cross between some sort of Polish & Barred Rock. Beautiful bird though, I'd like one like him in my flock. My rooster is a Barred Rock Bantam. The hen up front is a Barred Rock Bantam as well.
Edit: I just spotted the 5th toe, so I'd agree with Silkie crossed with a Bantam Barred Rock.

Thank you