Dad says Orpington, but I say New Hampshire Red.

pipdzipdnreadytogo said:

Chickenfan4life, as I said in my earlier post, the yellow legs 'wash out' on many hens when they are laying. I thought I had made that clear when I posted the picture of my bird in summer with pale legs just like OP's bird, and the same bird in winter after she stopped laying with bright yellow legs. If given the choice between New Hampshire and Buff Orpington, I would still say New Hampshire for OP's bird. However...
...This is the obvious answer.

I spent all that time comparing buff Orps and New Hamps to OP's bird and the obvious never occurred to me! Kudos for pointing that out, Pele!


Popsicle asked a good question, too. If it's from a barnyard, then it's likely neither Orpington or New Hampshire OR production red.

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Pele said:

Honestly it looks like a production red from a hatchery that just recently infused it's line with BOs. In other words, egg-laying mix.

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pipdzipdnreadytogo said:

Chickenfan4life, as I said in my earlier post, the yellow legs 'wash out' on many hens when they are laying. I thought I had made that clear when I posted the picture of my bird in summer with pale legs just like OP's bird, and the same bird in winter after she stopped laying with bright yellow legs. If given the choice between New Hampshire and Buff Orpington, I would still say New Hampshire for OP's bird. However...
...This is the obvious answer.

I spent all that time comparing buff Orps and New Hamps to OP's bird and the obvious never occurred to me! Kudos for pointing that out, Pele!


Popsicle asked a good question, too. If it's from a barnyard, then it's likely neither Orpington or New Hampshire OR production red.

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ramirezframing said:

why, why are some things just a case of slap yourself in the face

Yup I agree a pretty egg laying hen

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