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Hi everyone, I'm a newbie and the proud owner of two 4 week old chicks. I was told they were Rhode Island Reds but having looked at photos don't think they can be. I can't upload a photo but they have pale yellow fluff and are sprouting pale lemon with a hint of apricot wing and tail feathers.

Can anyone hazard a guess as to the breed as I need to know if they are going to be large or medium so I can get the right size house.

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Thanks for all your advice and to feemcg for posting that lovely photo. My daughter tells me the males were not as dark as this, she reckons very little difference. I am waiting for the school to contact the egg supplier to check. Will let you when I hear...

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It seems, as I feared, the school got into a muddle and gave us the males by mistake. Unfortunately the family who got our girls does not want to swop. So if anyone wants a boy to keep their girls happy please let me know.

I am a bit despondent as we were so excited about the chicks. :( Thanks all for your help though. At least we found out sooner rather than later.

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