Help with my Rhode Island Reds

[Bill Matthews]

To Chickenmama17...All three are definitely pullets...They are NOT Heritage Rhode Island Reds but are Production Rhode Island Reds...McMurray's catalog says as much...But I was told by one of the managers at McMurray's that their RIRS ARE NOT A CROSS BETWEEN New Hampshires and Rhode Island Reds like most Production Reds but descend from a closed flock dating back decades...They are lighter colored because of the emphasis on production not show appearance...McMurray reds lay earlier than most strains...The comb is a sign of maturity not gender...I have seen some of these McMurray chickens lay at 4 months...Good Luck

 

[ChickenMama17]

Thanks so much!!

 

[BantamLover21]

Took more pictures this morning. Never realized how difficult it was to get a good photo of a chicken!!!

Autumn Pullet.

All 3 - Autumn in front, Reba in back and Peanut Butter on the right

Peanut Butter Pullet

Reba (the one in question) Probably just a fast-developing pullet. Though the stance and head look cockerel-ish.

Let me know if I need to try to take more photos. Thanks!