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Does anyone know what breed?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by calman5565, Apr 22, 2012.

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  1. Apr 22, 2012 #1
    calman5565

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    Hey everyone!

    I bought 5 chicks about three weeks ago that were sold to me as RIRs. Four of them are definitely that but one of them has very different coloring. It is strong and healthy but just with more white. I would appreciate it if you could tell me your opinion as to what it could be.

    Thanks!

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    Last edited: Apr 22, 2012
  3. Apr 22, 2012 #2
    howfunkyisurchicken

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    It looks like a production or RIR to me. The other color should come out as it moults and gets its adult feathers. Good luck!
     
  5. Apr 22, 2012 #3
    Egghead_Jr

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    Cute lil' cockerel you got there.

    I'd guess these are hatchery RIR's which are simply not pure breed. Here on BYC you'll hear them referred to as Production Reds. A true RIR will have grey to black down under feathers but the Hatchery stock always has white under coat. Production reds are a strain that had out crossing to increase egg laying. Excellent birds, we have two that gave 6-7 eggs per week each in pullet year and are giving 5-6 ultra Jumbo eggs as hens now.

    Another guess is the coloring difference is due to others being pullets as I'm quite sure this one is a boy.
     

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