So apparently the chickens we got from the store were not the quick growing kind. Oh we can still eat them, its just taking way longer than 6 weeks for them to get big enough. The lady at the store assured me they would be ready in 6 weeks. Not. Anyway, I was getting curious to what kinds we do have. It appears to be Miscellaneous is the answer. From what I can tell this is what we have.
A black and white Barred Rock (we have 4 or 5 of these). They are supposed to be good egg layers so they may have been saved from an untimely death.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/plymouth_rock/8269
Then we have about 3 black chickens with black feet. I think these look like the Ameraucana's. They are the only ones I can find that have the black feet that look like this. Also I think our yellow chickens might be this breed too.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/ameraucana/5845
Then we have some red chickens (Roosters mostly)and I think they are Buckeyes. They are starting to get the green tails.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/buckeye/32682
It is all very interesting and a learning process for sure. Hopefully soon we will have chickens in the freezer and egg layers>
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Well, at least you'll have some egg layers. They should be old enough now that you have a decent guess of whether they are roosters or hens, right? ;)
I love the barred rock. I think they are kinda pretty/neat looking! So at least now you know why your chickens weren't getting very big.
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