Just adopted some chickens - gender/breed?

[brookejarrah]

I've always wanted chooks out the back, not only for eggs but as pets for myself and son - so when a woman in my town advertised four free chooks and a coop, I jumped at the chance. Only she didn't give me much information (I didn't think to ask at the time!) so I have no idea what breed they are, and I have a suspicion that one might not be a hen (I think the term is roo?)
They were advertised as bantams, 2 months off lay.
Three are black, two of which have a sort of "hat" of feathers - very cute! One of these also has light feathering on it's feet and visible comb - the suspected male (I really have no idea though.) We haven't named the black chooks yet, we're still trying to tell which is which.
The fourth is a beautiful golden colour with feathered feet and a big fluffy bum

She is very cute and we named her Peanut.

Peanut

The one at the front here, I'm worried might be male - the shape and feathering just seems different from the other two. Please say I'm wrong!

Sorry the photos aren't very good, the chickens wouldn't let me get close. I will attempt some more better photos soon (after reading Wynette's post I realised these probably aren't very helpful.)

 

[Tiramisu]

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[brookejarrah]

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Thanks Tiramisu

 

[Tiramisu]

I am going to guess the first one is a buff brahma. Not sure on the others

 

[Nystra]

ya Peanut def looks buff Brahma to me... the others not so sure... sorry :}

 

[FiveHens]

I'd say not-great quality Buff Brahma and black polish (with the crest). Don't know about your two other blackies. They all look like hens, though

 

[barred-rocks-rock]

Buff Brahma , Black Polish Mix, Another black mix, and I cant tell the other black one.

 

[brookejarrah]

Thanks everyone! I'm not fussed on breeding, they're my first chooks so I'm just excited regardless. And they're cute despite being a bit rough around the edges

Just don't want a rooster! Hope you're right on that fact at least!

 

[pattypenny]

they all appear to be yound hens. buff brahma, polish, and perhaps the blacks are old english game. you were very lucky to get these chickens. I am wondering if they might be bantams if so they will make great pets.

 

[Pidgey104]

The blacks looks to be silkie cross.