A Breed or a Barnyard Special?

[acceabex]

I bought a few chicks this spring -- one of the roos ended up looking like this;

Another (purchased at the same time but not necessarily the same breed) looks like this;

Do they stand out as a specific breed or a barnyard special?

 

[rachelsflock]

I vote Easter Egger, which hatcheries consider a breed, but is basically a barnyard special. So both.

 

[townchicks]

IDK breeds that well, but both are stunning birds! Especially the first one. Hopefully, they will be nice birds and you can keep them. I suffer a little from roo envy, as I can't have them, and they are so pretty. Then I read the threads about roo aggression, and that makes it go away, lol. For a while.

 

[acceabex]

I have a big guy on the scene that runs the place (Delaware). He's kind and polite, teaches everyone how to behave... Perfect starter roo out of a breed not known for being "nice"...

Here is Roo --

The boys are so pretty, I feel so lucky that I can keep them (used to live someplace with a 'no rooster' restriction)... That is, until the start singing to make the sun rise.

 

[rachelsflock]

Yes, IMO roosters are half the fun.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Definitely Easter Eggers, which as stated, are a mix.

 

[acceabex]

Thank you! Now when people ask what they are, I can respond with something beyond "chickens"

 

[drumstick diva]

mixed