Adopted 2 chickens. Trying to figure out the breed

[atsioukl]

Hi all,

I recently rescued/adopted two chickens. I’m trying to determine what breed they are and whether or not the larger of the two (I think it’s a golden laced Wyandot) is a hen or rooster. Appreciate any input.

Anthony

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

The first one is a rooster. I’m not great at breed identification but he looks like a barnyard mix, possibly with some Black Copper Maran. The second one looks like it could be an Ayam Cemani

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Not sure on breeds, but the first is a male

 

[atsioukl]

Thanks all! Just for my understanding, what’s the tell-tale sign for determining if it’s a rooster at this age?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Thanks all! Just for my understanding, what’s the tell-tale sign for determining if it’s a rooster at this age?

This guy has very obvious, pointy saddle feathers. That in addition to a big bright comb and sometimes thicker shanks are good indications you have a rooster. I’ve had hens with bigger combs, or bigger legs, but never with pointy saddle feathers.

 

[redinator]

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Just in case you don't know what saddle feathers are.