Any idea what these are? New chicken mama here...

[CleverNameHere]

I am new to chickens and I got these fine ladies at the farmer's market today - the girl said they were Tetra Ambers, but not what breed? I've been researching and mostly it refers to Amerucauna (or something like that, hahaha) but I thought I would ask ya'll since I found this wonderful site.

The Roo was given to me by my Aunt and she said she did not know what he was exactly. Any thoughts on what he might be?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Kelsie2290]

They may have meant Tetra Tints, they are a mix bred to lay eggs. http://www.mthealthy.com/store/948458/product/TT-p

 

[Kelsie2290]

The roo maybe a red sex link, have you had a chance to take a good look at his legs/feet, he looks to have a case of scaly leg mites.

 

[Whittni]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Tricoglossus]

The roo maybe a red sex link, have you had a chance to take a good look at his legs/feet, he looks to have a case of scaly leg mites.

Yes those legs look dreadful, poor guy.

 

[appps]

Better let your aunt know her flock needs treating!!

 

[BuffOrps123]

Japanese fowl - the cockerel. White star - the girls

 

[Fred's Hens]

Tetra Company is a major producer of commercial birds for the industry. These are breeds at all, but specialized mixes of strains to produce good egg layers.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

If the seller said the birds were a Tetra hybrid, she was probably right. Here is the Tetra website with a list of their "products." Your Tetra Amber is there. http://www.tetraamericana.com/products/

My Tetra Tints aren't the prettiest birds, but they are real little workhorses and lay extra-large tinted eggs like crazy.