Could he be a Delaware?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/delaware
With the chicks looking like this?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784466/delaware-x-barred-rock-chicks-indy-rex-and-iras-progress-thread
Hi there, I adopted this rooster back in March and he's recently fertilized my Barred Rock's eggs (pictured) which are soon to hatch. I am however unsure as to his breed, could you all guide me in the right direction so I know what cross breed of chicks to expect?
March 2014
My rooster...
Hello! This little girl was sold to me as a mottled java, her sister looks just like a mottled java but she has different colored legs and feathers. Do you all have any idea what she could be? Perhaps a Barred Rock?
Thank You,
Kim
Baby Charlie / January 30, 2013
Charlie / April...
This is a photo of my little bantam hen at 2 months. She was sold to me as a roo and then started laying eggs about a month ago. I'd just listen for crowing.
I agree! I have two EE hens and they're bearded the same way and he/she looks just like a Delaware! Would you happen to know what would account for his bantam size, or is it just a part of cross-breeding?
Thanks so much for all the help everyone, this is a great resource!
Hi there!
I just picked up this little guy from a farm last week. Problem is I don't think he's the breed, age, or sex that the breeder said he is. Could you please help me figure out what breed (he is a bantam), what age (breeder said 3.5 months), and what sex (breeder said roo, I think...