Chicken breed : hen ?

Chickenkeeper07

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Apr 19, 2020
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My hens are about 7 - 8 months old . One of them has always had a large comb but I always felt she was the one laying eggs . I also have a Dominique that has a darker black shade than the other two . Is this normal ? The store labeled them as pullets but I know they can sometimes be off ! I Would not be able to keep a roaster so I just want to make sure . I looked into it and thought they were hens by there wings !🤞 I’ve checked and none of the eggs have been fertile also no signs of rooster noises !

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These hens look like my RIR. I have one left, and she is a geriatric hen now. Production Reds are a version that looks very similar. Many peeps refer to Hatchery grade Rhode Island Reds as Production Reds. That may be a correct assessment since a true Production Red is a cross between a RIR and a New Hampshire Red. This cross produces a very vigorous, healthy egg producing hen. I cant tell the difference myself between those 2 easily.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:highfive:
 
Can anyone help me with this one? I received her from Meyers Hatchery. She is such a sweet girl. 18 weeks old
 

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