Is this rooster really a Welsummer?

[MoClo]

I love this guy no matter what he is, but I Specifically bought him because he was a 'Welsummer.' However, all the Welsummer roosters I've seen have more color variations. This guy is black with iridescent coloring. The longest wing feathers are a copper color. Tail is black/green. Feet/legs are yellow. Yellow beak. His eyes are very red/copper color. I have seen Barnevelder roosters who look and behave exactly as he does. In terms of personality, he is sweet to people and hens. Loves the sound of his own voice --crows all day and most of the night. I took some pictures with my phone but the sheen colors don't show up very well it seems. If you need different pic's let me know and I'll try again. He doesn't stand still very often.

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[ChickenCanoe]

Doesn't look like it unless it is a mutt.
There are lots of rooster pictures in the following link.
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Wels/BRKWelsummers.html

Pretty much any healthy black chicken that isn't molting will have that iridescent green sheen in certain light.

Here's Barnevelders.

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Barnev/BRKBarnev.html

 

[junebuggena]

Definitely not a Welsummer. He might be a poorly laced Barnevelder.

 

[drumstick diva]

could be

 

[QueenMisha]

Not Welsummer. Looks like maybe a mixed breed or, yeah, a really dark Barnevelder.

 

[Michael OShay]

Not Welsummer. Looks like maybe a mixed breed or, yeah, a really dark Barnevelder.

I agree.

 

[BantamLover21]

Definitely not a Welsummer. He might be a poorly laced Barnevelder.

Agreed

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Not Welsummer. Looks like maybe a mixed breed or, yeah, a really dark Barnevelder.

I also agree.