Alpha hen or dormant roo

[Ol Grey Mare]

any guess on what breed Mixed with this pullet to make it so much more Spastic then the rest

Where did you get them? Where they hatchery direct, from a retail outlet, or from a private flock? Those white legs and single comb would point more towards a possible red Sussex, or a red orpington....but neither is terribly common from the first two sources

 

[ChickStavie]

Private flock neighbors gave to me The others in the flock looked similiar shades of brown blonde and orange

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

My guess is Rhode island red crossed with a buff Orpington, or speckled Sussex.

 

[ChickStavie]

Well neither of them have to much a temperament problems so ill just chock it up to her acting as head hen and being more defensive and investigative then the other chicks

 

[Folly's place]

White skin/ legs are a dominant trait, so Sussex crosses will show that trait. Single comb is recessive, so both parents must carry that trait, even if neither has the single comb.
So, either a red Sussex, or a Sussex cross, most likely.
Any other breeds with white legs? I don't know. Henderson's breed chart, maybe.
Mary

 

[Folly's place]

Need coffee this morning!
Breeds with white legs, including some I've had and didn't remember;
Cubalaya, Dorking, Favorelle, Marans, Orphington, Sussex, and Sultan.
Mary

 

[aart]

Well neither of them have to much a temperament problems so ill just chock it up to her acting as head hen and being more defensive and investigative then the other chicks

Almost all chicks spar and posture and rumble at that age.....and beyond.
I find it funniest at about 3 months old when they run charging, wings out, all over the run then stop to spar...then off running again!
Aggressiveness can show early, just make sure they have plenty of space, have fun observing them, and don't jump to any dire conclusions.


Teaching Moment:
FYI.....semantics, maybe, but can be important communication terms when discussing chicken behavior.
Female chickens are called pullets until one year of age, then they are called hens.
Male chickens are called cockerels until one year of age, then they are called cocks(or cockbirds or roosters).
Age in weeks or months is always a good thing to note.


Oh, and...Welcome to BYC! @ChickStavie
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Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
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[ChickStavie]

Thank you very much the 4 i have all seem to be pullets with little competitive drive so far except that one and shes kinda the smallest so maybe inferiority complex? the biggest one in this picture here acts entirely docile putting no fight chicken hierarchy sure is interesting!