Hi, hubby asked me what this chicken is. I'm like, "I dunno; but I know where to go". What do you think she is, please?

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

Most likely some type of mix, maybe a brahma mix. She does have a roostery thing about her, though I can't put my finger on it. But if she truly is 31 weeks, then there's no chance, or highly unlikely she's a rooster. As for a 18 week old, it's possible she's a rooster

I recalculated all my broods and that one came up with 18 weeks (I am so math challenged).

 

[Medodge]

Brahmas in my experience (limited) are very big chickens. So expect it to get larger than all others. Dark Brahmas have distinct feather patterns male vs female. That bird does not have the laced pattern of a female dark brahma. It has the typical male pattern. This was my guy at 13 weeks and then 22 weeks. I marked with red the saddle feathers starting. Those indicate male.

 

[3KillerBs]

Hi, is there any other type?

Breeder quality birds -- from breeders working toward the Standard of Perfection -- will usually be larger than and exhibit better "type" (that is, look more like the ideal representative of the breed), than hatchery-grade birds.

That doesn't make hatchery birds any less healthy, vigorous, and suitable to backyard enjoyment.

 

[Painted Calls]

I went to a poultry show and was talking with a breeder. She explained it this way…”A hatchery is focused more so on egg production whereas the preservation breeder is focused on breed standard. Hatcheries are fine if you just want eggs.”

100%

 

[sjango]

Pictures?

 

[sekeyslaks]

If you meant to show a pic…it’s not showing!

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

Pictures?

Ya beat me to it, LOL. I posted on laptop, but added photos on cell. I'm slow.

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

Pictures?

See orig post, thanks.

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

How old is she?

Hmm, lemme get my records . . . hum Jeopardy theme whilst I get 'em . . .

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

How old is she?

I am thinking she is part of our Brood 1 from TSC. (Easter Eggers, orpingtons, all pullets. June 29 hatch. So, 31 weeks.

ETA; Per comments below, we did purchase 4 dark brahmas, straight run on 8/29/22. I had been wondering if we got any cockarels out of that bunch. I thought they all looked like girls; what do I know!!!!