May 5, 2012 #1 Rockin' Reds Songster 9 Years Joined Sep 3, 2010 Messages 494 Reaction score 0 Points 111 Location Penrose, Colorado I rescued these adorable chicks yesterday but I have no idea what breed they are. Any ideas? Last edited: May 5, 2012
May 5, 2012 #2 farmerChef Crowing 14 Years Joined Nov 18, 2010 Messages 3,445 Reaction score 96 Points 344 Location Southern Georgia My Coop My Coop Looks like they might be red or speckled, its hard to tell when they're that age because they coloring will change. What do thier combs look like?
Looks like they might be red or speckled, its hard to tell when they're that age because they coloring will change. What do thier combs look like?
May 5, 2012 Thread starter #3 Rockin' Reds Songster 9 Years Joined Sep 3, 2010 Messages 494 Reaction score 0 Points 111 Location Penrose, Colorado Here are a couple of closer shots. Hopefully somebody will know what I have here.
May 5, 2012 #4 farmerChef Crowing 14 Years Joined Nov 18, 2010 Messages 3,445 Reaction score 96 Points 344 Location Southern Georgia My Coop My Coop Well, one is a roo. I dont think they are Speckled Sussex, mine had white chests when they where little. SS also have white legs. I think they might be RIRs.
Well, one is a roo. I dont think they are Speckled Sussex, mine had white chests when they where little. SS also have white legs. I think they might be RIRs.
May 5, 2012 Thread starter #5 Rockin' Reds Songster 9 Years Joined Sep 3, 2010 Messages 494 Reaction score 0 Points 111 Location Penrose, Colorado I thought one was a roo as well. They do look RIRish. Thanks for your input!!
May 7, 2012 Thread starter #6 Rockin' Reds Songster 9 Years Joined Sep 3, 2010 Messages 494 Reaction score 0 Points 111 Location Penrose, Colorado Anybody else have any guesses?
May 7, 2012 #7 Pele Songster 8 Years Joined Feb 25, 2011 Messages 4,392 Reaction score 163 Points 243 Location Boise They are either Rhode Island Reds, or Production Reds (although those are usually more light orange). Good egg layers either way!
They are either Rhode Island Reds, or Production Reds (although those are usually more light orange). Good egg layers either way!