Buckeye hen? or just odd

[onehawk1]

I rescued a large red hen i thought was a Rhodie Island Red, but seeing her talon makes me wonder if she might be a Buckeye instead. Anyone familiar with the Buckeye breed ? She dominated the hen house upon entry. I am sure she is not a rooster, we had 2 of them rescued at same time and do know the difference there. I am wondering if the Buckeye hens have one talon normally.

 

[punky rooster]

What kind of comb does she have? if a pea then probably a buckeye.

 

[Illia]

What do you mean by one talon?

Buckeyes aren't like your average Rhode Island Red (considering the average RIR is poor in quality, small, and dull orange in color) - Buckeyes have a fierce expression, large bulky brick-like body, and a small pea comb (three rows of bumps) Plus they're a deep, rich, dark red in color.

 

[punky rooster]

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Nope buckeyes are square shaped. They don't have a Feirce expression and most have similar color to hatchery rir ( exept males)

 

[Illia]

From the SOP -

Eyes: medium size, full, with bold expression

Comb: Pea; of medium size; firm, set closely to head

Those two combined provide for a slightly fierce expression, at least in my opinion. Pea combs always add to it in particular.

The colors of Buckeye females I see aren't really as light as most Production Reds, but hey, this isn't a place to discuss the differences.

 

[shandiane78]

OP, let's see a pic?

 

[deerman]

Buckeyes don't look like RIR except both are brown.

Buckeyes are all pea comb

Pic of buckeye bantam