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Can't figure out what type of Rooster "Sammy" is...can anyone help out?

post #1 of 10
8/1/12 at 1:54pm
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Hi, I have a rooster that was given to me by a client....he showed up in her yard and no one claimed him so, I took him home.  I thought he was an Ameraucana but am not sure if he is because I think he has a single comb and not a pea comb.  I have 5 hens that he takes care of and one of my hens went broody so I put 3 eggs under her to hatch!  Two of them hatched the other was a dud.  The chicks are yellow with darker spots on its wings and dark brown/black with lighter brown spots on it!  I was so excited to see them:)  Can an

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anyone give me any ideas?  Thanks so much:)   Amy

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post #2 of 10
8/1/12 at 3:10pm

Im still learning on the breeds so i am no help at all but wanted to say he is stunning!

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post #3 of 10
8/1/12 at 4:44pm

looks like a mix that has a straight comb but the comb has either ben cut or fell off from frost bite

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post #4 of 10
8/1/12 at 5:58pm

Definitely a mix, looks like a Red sex-link mix. 

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post #5 of 10
8/1/12 at 7:55pm

He clearly is a one of a kind rooster and certainly deserves his very own breed description. I would call him a Mahogany Estonian Sliver Head! thumbsup.gif

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post #6 of 10
8/2/12 at 2:32pm
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Thanks so much:)

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post #7 of 10
8/2/12 at 2:33pm
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I don't think his comb has had any type of cutting or frostbite....it looks pretty ok:)  thanks for the info....
 

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post #8 of 10
8/2/12 at 10:32pm

Mixed breed cockeral. He looks like he'll make nice babies--good layers or meat birds. 

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Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

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Rachel BB
 

Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

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post #9 of 10
8/2/12 at 10:38pm
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Originally Posted by Peeka52 View Post

Definitely a mix, looks like a Red sex-link mix. 

Agreed ^

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courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.

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God grant me the serenity
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courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.

In Jesus name Amen :)

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post #10 of 10
8/6/12 at 4:00pm
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So far his babies are real pretty...but so hard to tell til they get a bit older:)  He is a sweet rooster, very gentle and kind!  Thanks for the reply.
 

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