I SAID HELP!:) what breed is this guy?

[remadl700]

:/He just showed up on our property and worked his way into the group. He is number 4 out 4 on the rooster roster and number 2 bantam. He is flighty, skiddish but not mean at all to me or the girls.

Our guess:
Norfolk
Dorking (But our guy dosen't have five toes)
Silver Penciled Plymouth
Phoenix (My best guess) Can anyone give me a list of distinct features of a Silver Phoenix. It looks like the voting is going that way. All try and post a better head shot.

If you notice his comb is got some dark spots(blood). He didn't like the fact we were taking pictures of him and ran into the chicken wire several times before he gave up and exited through the open door we had for him. This is where he ended up in the Barn bathroom on top of the cupboards and water heater.

BTW: how do I get a chick pic next to my post??

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

I'm only getting one pic and that's of it's feet...

 

[Lbrad7]

Looks like a sliver phoenix to me. What ever he is, he is beautiful.

 

[ozark hen]

he is a very beautiful bird.

 

[tuesdays chicks]

I got rid of my roos. They weren't going to look like him. Guess someone thought you wanted another roo man that's rotten


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[Sir Birdaholic]

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I agree 100% Silver Phoenix

 

[remadl700]

Thanks for everyones replys and help. Now what to do with him?

Should we get some hens or would he cross with others ok? suggestions?

 

[Lbrad7]

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Personally I would round him up some phoenix hens. It all depends on what you want out of your birds. Phoenix are pretty much totally ornamental and arent the best egg layers. His tail can get to over 3 feet long and they require a clean living space and a little more care.

I am not a fan of cross breeding chickens unless you are doing it stratigically to create a bird with certain feathering or egg laying characteristics. If you are doing it for ornamental reasons you would certainly have a good start with a Phoenix. I would still keep them as pure as possible...just my two cents.

 

[speckledhen]

I've had Silver Phoenix over Barred Rock hen chicks. Males are barred with longer than normal tails and narrower body than BR. Females are coal black and beautiful.

 

[Wynette]

Um....I hope you quarantined him before putting in w/your flock. That's super important.