- Mar 29, 2011
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And here they are now at 10 weeks...
I figured out they were dark brahmas because of there feathered feet
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Well, always start with the most obvious... Does the chick have feathered feet? Extra toes? Beard/muffs? Crest? Then move on to leg color (white, yellow, green, black, brown, etc). After that try to figure out what kind of comb the chick has. This is a little harder as chicks don't have much of a comb when they hatch but by the time they're a week or so old, you should be able to see something. Single comb will look like a little straight serrated line. Rose, Pea, Cushion, Strawberry, and Walnut combs will look like a small bare slightly triangular area above the beak that may have some bumps on it. A Buttercup comb will look like two slightly curving serrated lines that meet towards the back of the head to form an open ended oval. Once they start feathering a bit, you'll be able to see if any patterns are developing and what the base color will be. Beyond that, you'll have to wait until the chick is a little older to look at stance/carriage, wing carriage, and overall shape. I know that's not a quick easy answer like everyone would like but it should help in narrowing down the choices.