Buckeye or Red?

[Poppy Putentake]

Last May I got some new chicks, including one that was supposed to be a Buckeye. Now that she is a grown hen, I'm wondering whether she might actually be a Rhode Island Red or a New Hamphire Red. The main thing is, this hen has a large single comb, and Buckeyes are supposed to have a small pea comb.I got her at the local feed store, and they offer chicks from all three breeds I mentioned, from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio. Maybe this one just got mixed up.

Feather color: Brown/orange/red or light chestnut, some black on tail feathers. I read that Buckeyes are supposed to have grey/slate under-feathering on the back, and I do not see this (or just maybe, I don't know what to look for).

Eyes and legs: Golden yellow.

Conformation: Noticablly long-legged and long-necked.

Temperament: Buckeyes are supposed to be docile and "friendly". This bird is feisty and active, somewhat dominating towards other chickens, and slightly skitish with humans.

Egg laying: Currently my best layer (of 4 birds). Nine eggs in last 9 days. Started on the late side (9 months), but the other birds did too, maybe due to frequent below-zero weather this winter.

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This is a healthy bird and a good layer, so not really a problem, I'd just like to be sure what breed.

 

[Gray Farms]

Hatchery type RIR, could also be a Production Red.

 

[Poppy Putentake]

Thanks to all who replied. I should mention also that this bird weighs about 6 1/4 lbs., consistent with Buckeyes, but also with New Hampshire and Rhode Island Reds; but not with some of the smaller production red breeds. Also, Wikipedia describes Buckeyes as "stocky", and this long and lanky bird is anything but that.
Being a Pollyanna here, I had been tempted to try a Rhode Island Red for their reputed general hardiness and good egg laying, but was detered by hearing they were excessively aggressive and would not mix well with other breeds. I have actually not found that a problem. While this is definitely a frisky and feisty bird, my small mixed flock seems to get along. (Maybe this is due to the way I keep chickens -- a small number, raised under a broody hen, and free-ranging most of the time.) So, it may be a good thing that I ended up with a RIR unintentionally.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Production Red. Not a Buckeye...

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Rhode Island Red or Production Red hen.

 

[Amer]

RIR

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Thanks to all who replied. I should mention also that this bird weighs about 6 1/4 lbs., consistent with Buckeyes, but also with New Hampshire and Rhode Island Reds; but not with some of the smaller production red breeds. Also, Wikipedia describes Buckeyes as "stocky", and this long and lanky bird is anything but that.
Being a Pollyanna here, I had been tempted to try a Rhode Island Red for their reputed general hardiness and good egg laying, but was detered by hearing they were excessively aggressive and would not mix well with other breeds. I have actually not found that a problem. While this is definitely a frisky and feisty bird, my small mixed flock seems to get along. (Maybe this is due to the way I keep chickens -- a small number, raised under a broody hen, and free-ranging most of the time.) So, it may be a good thing that I ended up with a RIR unintentionally.

Well, I can say that I have a hatchery Buckeye, and I wouldn't characterize her as 'stocky'. She's not as lanky as my hamburgs, and not as stocky as my Wyandotte even. That's part of the trouble with Hatchery quality... They aren't going to be near standard.

 

[Callender Girl]

My first little flock was four hens, including an RIR. Ginger Rogers wasn't overly aggressive; in fact, she was submissive to the Buff Orpington, got along fine with the Barred Rock and didn't even bully the little Sicilian Buttercup. Ginger was a great layer, stood up well to winter -- and was quite the dancer!

Sounds like you got a good girl, too.

 

[Gray Farms]

I know this post is older, but I just got a batch of ten buckeye chicks, and they are anything but docile! They are curious, rambuncious and into everything...even at a week old. We actually got them because on the Livestock Conservation website, it said they will go after mice!
The reason she may look like a buckeye, is that genetically speaking, they share some ancestry. They look like chicken cousins, the comb (which someone mentioned) and a darker plumage really make them standout when seen next to each other.
(I know it's named for the state of Ohio, but I like thinking it's for the color of the buckeye nut, a dark red color!)
Have fun with your bird, maybe you could get a Buckeye in the future, and compare!

I use to raise Buckeyes and they will go after mice. If a mouse went into their pen it never made it out.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

RIR