Tying to identify breed of this pullet.

[Edcompton]

I purchased 15 birds from Murray McMurray's ornamental layer collection 4 weeks ago. I really just want good egg layers but would love to identify breeds. Can anyone help with this one?

 

[sukochickens]

Maybe barred rock??? I'm no expert. Just a guess. Should be a great layer if it is a barred rock pullet. It might be a roo though.

 

[Edcompton]

Thanks! I am hoping it is not a rooster but I know there is a chance, how old before I can really know?

 

[sukochickens]

For a barred rock it should be about 6-8 weeks I think. It's easier to tell males from females because the females will appear darker in color. The males white barrs are larger compared to the females. If you do a search on here I know there are a few threads discussing it.

 

[myhenSunrise]

Barred rock, they're great layers, over the winter my aunt and uncle kept their chickens at my grandparents, and they had quite a few barred rocks