Help with breeds/sexes??

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Have only been involved with chickens gor a few months when a couple of laying rhode island reds were given to me. Picked some more up, and havent the slightest idea about them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Have only been involved with chickens gor a few months when a couple of laying rhode island reds were given to me. Picked some more up, and havent the slightest idea about them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Buff Orp, pullet

Easter Egger , Pullet

Silver Laced Wyandotte
 
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The first bird looks like a buff Orpington.
The second bird...there are several breeds in similar colors. A comb shot would help, but with the dark legs I'm going with Easter Egger for now.
The last bird is a silver laced Wyandotte.
 
I think it's doubtful that that second bird is an Easter Egger. First, it doesn't have a beard/muff; second, it looks to have a single comb poking up.

EE's can come in almost any shape and size. With or without muff they can still inherit the color gene from distant parents. I have a lovely clean-faced EE out back that lays a dirty colored green egg!
 
I think it's doubtful that that second bird is an Easter Egger. First, it doesn't have a beard/muff; second, it looks to have a single comb poking up.
Agree it looks like a single comb, that's why I asked for comb shot. We are seeing a lot more clean faced EE the last few years, though....those always throw me off. If it's from a hatchery, I don't think there's much else it could be with those dark legs. Not from a hatchery, could be a mixed breed.
 

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