Could he be Orpington? How did he get that color?

[DarkWater1929]

Hello!

Jack is one of my former patients. He came to me with about two dozen other sick chicks. He lost an eye, but is otherwise now a robust young rooster.

His farm of origin is a rescue ranch. There are so many breeds represented there! He was hatched at that ranch. No knowing who mom and pop are, I am told.

So, any idea? I have not seen red bars before! But then, I don't get out much. Thanks in advance! Will try to get better pics.

 

[et22]

I think it could be an Orpington. I had one that look exactly like that. I'm not kidding they could be twins! Mine had a father that was a buff. He was a mix but mostly buff. I don't know mines mother though. She was just one of my laying hens.

I hope you discover what it is!

 

[Devw]

Personally, I don't think it looks too much like an Orpington. It could be one, as I've heard that some people are working towards colored patterns like this.

Honestly, I'm leaning towards a barred plymouth rock crossed with something that has that red color (as barring is a separate gene from color).
His body type looks like a plymouth, but can't ever be too sure.

Best of luck figuring out what he is! He definitely is a handsome boy.