Are these both Partridge Rocks?

[anmalg14]

Hello,

I have two chickens which appear to be partridge rocks but they have had different coloration ever since they were young- they are both the same age and about the same size. (14 weeks old now).

One has a more red neck and speckles on her back- almost like a welsummer? The other looks more classic partridge rock - distinct barring on her back and black/ dark brown neck.

They did both come from the same hatchery at the same time but from a brown layer assortment.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[SoCha]

Hello, I think they are both Partridge Rock, but they only have differences in their feathers. I have two Light Sussex and one is much darker than the other but they are both Light Sussex. By the way your chickens are absolutely gorgeous. I really hope this helps!

 

[anmalg14]

Thank you very much, Sorya! That makes sense that there would be some variation even in the same breed. =)

 

[rayann]

I bought these 2 as chicks and was told I was buying barnevelders. I think I may have 1 partridge as well!?
I love them, so pretty. She just began laying.

 

[SoCha]

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I bought these 2 as chicks and was told I was buying barnevelders. I think I may have 1 partridge as well!?
I love them, so pretty. She just began laying.

Yes, they are definetely both Partridge Rocks, and they look beautiful by the way!

 

[junebuggena]

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I bought these 2 as chicks and was told I was buying barnevelders. I think I may have 1 partridge as well!?
I love them, so pretty. She just began laying.

One of each.
Easiest way to distinguish the two breeds is that Barnevelders have lacing, the black edges the feather. Partridge have penciling, the gold base color edges the feather.

 

[rayann]

Yes, they are definetely both Partridge Rocks, and they look beautiful by the way!

Thank you! They're both sweet hens.

 

[rayann]

One of each.
Easiest way to distinguish the two breeds is that Barnevelders have lacing, the black edges the feather. Partridge have penciling, the gold base color edges the feather.

I knew when they began to feather differently that I most likely had two breeds. The partridge began laying a very pretty round pearly brown egg last week. It wasn't the dark brown I was expecting, so that was also confirmation. Love them either way!!