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What type of chicken do I have here?

post #1 of 12
6/19/12 at 8:48pm
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Back in March we got our first ever chickens. 4 straight run barred rocks, and 6 assorted egg layers.  So far we have identified all chickens as barred rocks, red sex links, australorps, and pretty sure a leghorn.  But then this is this chicken who I just can't identify!  What do you think?

 

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post #2 of 12
6/20/12 at 8:22am

Possibly a California White, which is a Leghorn type hybrid, if I remember correctly.
 

 

http://www.welphatchery.com/EggLayerTypes/California_Whites.asp

 

http://www.raising-chickens.org/california-white.html

 

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~A dog on its owner's property is a pet; A dog on someone else's property is a predator~

 

 

Living the Good Life in the North Georgia Mountains~ Cynthia

 

 

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post #3 of 12
6/20/12 at 8:30am
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Originally Posted by speckledhen View Post

Possibly a California White, which is a Leghorn type hybrid, if I remember correctly.
 

 

http://www.welphatchery.com/EggLayerTypes/California_Whites.asp

 

http://www.raising-chickens.org/california-white.html

 

I would guess the same. thumbsup.gif

The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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post #4 of 12
6/20/12 at 8:34am
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How interesting! I've never heard of them before.  I'll be checking out the links...thanks for your help!

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post #5 of 12
6/20/12 at 9:13am
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Originally Posted by mrstillery09 View Post

Back in March we got our first ever chickens. 4 straight run barred rocks, and 6 assorted egg layers.  So far we have identified all chickens as barred rocks, red sex links, australorps, and pretty sure a leghorn.  But then this is this chicken who I just can't identify!  What do you think?

 

june 055.JPG

Did you get from a hatchery or a farm store? They've sold LOTS of amberlinks that look like that; some of mine are ALMOST pure white with a couple hint of colored feathers peeking through like yours above, some of them are white with an amber-red-brown hint on some of the ends of their feathers...

5 Red Sexlink, 5 turkens, 5 Barred Plymouth, 5 RIR, 5 Black Australorp
2 Brahmas & 3 EE'ers
On the other hand: Mom to 4, Britt 20, Homeschool teacher to Jeron 12, Elayna 7 and Lydia 5 & SAHM/WAHM (self employed), wife to Brian
My belief: Be nice to everyone you meet, we are all fighting some sort of battle in our life.
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5 Red Sexlink, 5 turkens, 5 Barred Plymouth, 5 RIR, 5 Black Australorp
2 Brahmas & 3 EE'ers
On the other hand: Mom to 4, Britt 20, Homeschool teacher to Jeron 12, Elayna 7 and Lydia 5 & SAHM/WAHM (self employed), wife to Brian
My belief: Be nice to everyone you meet, we are all fighting some sort of battle in our life.
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post #6 of 12
6/20/12 at 9:21am
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We got them from Orschelns.  I looked at the links for the California Whites and would almost say that would be what she is but then I noticed California Whites look to have red earlobes and this one definitely has white earlobes!  I had at one point thought tetra tint but was unsure as many people say they are specifically for Tractor Supply.  I guess her true identity may never be known! They just loooove keeping me in suspense!

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post #7 of 12
6/20/12 at 9:47am

I think California Whites do have white earlobes (at least often), and if she does have them, it's likely she's a California White, or another leghorn mix. smile.png Normally white egg layers have white earlobes.


Edited by wordgirl - 6/20/12 at 9:51am

The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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post #8 of 12
6/20/12 at 9:52am
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Ha, I'm confused now!  I thought California Whites had red earlobes because according to the above link ( http://www.raising-chickens.org/california-white.html ) they said California Whites have red combs, wattles, and earlobes!

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post #9 of 12
6/20/12 at 9:52am

Here's a pic of a California White: http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/CalGray/CalWhH.JPEG

 

It may be that the cocks have red earlobes, and the hens have white, but I'm not sure.

The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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post #10 of 12
6/20/12 at 9:54am
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Originally Posted by mrstillery09 View Post

Ha, I'm confused now!  I thought California Whites had red earlobes because according to the above link ( http://www.raising-chickens.org/california-white.html ) they said California Whites have red combs, wattles, and earlobes!

 

Yes, I'm not sure why it says that. I've never had them, but I've seen pictures of them with white earlobes (but red wattles and combs). Maybe they can have both? idunno.gif

The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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The first of 11 kids in the bestest family in the world!

The Dogs: Tipper (black Lab/Cocker) and Boaz (yellow Labrador Retriever)

The Cats: Trixxie (tortoiseshell) and Pumpkin (snow shoe)

The Ducks: Anconas in black, chocolate, and lavender: Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Lizzy, Jane

 

"I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." ~ Phil. 4:13

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