Aussie Chooks - But what Breed ??

[IamSamSam]

Hi all

We purchased 2 older layers and 2 younger pullets at point of lay. I think they are Isa or barter browns.
Anyone confirm or know for sure ? Sorry about the pictures they are not the best... These girls had been de-beaked before I got them through commercial egg laying (free-range barn) operation. My other chicks(lorp cross) have their beaks intact (purchase from backyard breeder)

Appreciate the help !

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

Looks like Production Reds to me.

 

[BlueCamas]

Definitely Production Reds

 

[IamSamSam]

thanks all

 

[IamSamSam]

sorry didnt post

 

[karen dee]

Hi, Been a long time. You mentioned some white on your Aussies. I read this comment today. Does this pertain maybe to yours?
Mine are still quite skittish of sudden movements, but, are better than they were. I can only hope they keep improving.

 

[karen dee]

oops!! I forgot this!

NOTE: The Black Australorp chicks will have a few white feathers in growing or juvenile stage. By 6 months of age all the adult feathering will be in full plumage and all feathers will be black.​

 

[IamSamSam]

Hi Karen

Thanks for your post. I believe mine are Wyandotte cross lorp (father) x Lorp (mother). Here is a pic of the white lacing.

Roo still has these markings but her full sister does not. Its a shame but they are very strong personalitied chickens that wont take anything from any eagle/cockatoo or dog LOL

Roo actually killed a rat (and threw it out the pen) the other evening because it was in her food dish.

 

[karen dee]

They have the same look about their faces as my Aussies do. Actually, look the same except for mine being all black
I will try to get a picture of mine tonight and send it. I would like it if mine would protect themselves. Thus far I see them as startling easy and getting scared. The other day I thought there was a dog in there or something. I ran in there yelling and stopped dead looking around and wondering what had scared them so bad. There was a very small bag that had fallen onto the top of their pen. Scared them to death, poor things.

 

[karen dee]

PS. Your red hens look just like my Isa Browns. Is that the same as production reds?