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Welcome to the whimsical world of backyard chickens! It sounds like you're off to a cluck-tastic start with your feathered friends. With four chicks at five weeks and one at three weeks, you’re bound to encounter a few quirks along the way—like the mystery of your brown chick! While you got both the brown and golden chick from the "English Orpington" bin, it’s not uncommon for chicks to surprise us with their unique traits. The size difference and varied coloring could suggest she’s a different breed or perhaps a mixed gem. Chickens have a delightful knack for keeping us on our toes! Sharing photos can help the community weigh in on this delightful mystery. Let's solve the case of the curious brown chick together!
 | I am new to backyard chickens. I have five, four are five weeks and one is about three weeks. I got the brown chick and gold chick from the same bin labeled "English Orpington," but the brown chick doesn't seem to be an Orpington. She's smaller than her golden sister, and her coloring is different. What breed do you think she is? I included a couple photos of the golden chick for comparison. [link] [comments] |
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