Large chicken not sure what breed

[Sherri1990]

Hello!

I had 4 huge chickens show up in my yard. ( I live in the woods) They are skittish but the look very well taken care of. They are easily the size of an astrolorpe. The combs are bright red, one of them has a spiked comb. They don't seem to mind the cold...it was 30 degrees last night. I tried to lure them to my coop but they like that idea at all...so they spent the night in the woods....!! Does anyone have any idea what breed they are? The rooster has a very gentle crow and only seems to crow when he is calling the other 3 hens. I thought they looked like a Japanese bantam but they are way to big....Help??

 

[cherrynberry]

Easter Egger roosters/mutts

 

[Sherri1990]

Easter Egger roosters/mutts

Do you think all 4 are roosters?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

All are roosters, no hens. They were obviously dumped by a previous owner. All are mixed breed males.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Do you think all 4 are roosters?

Yes, no doubt.

 

[Sherri1990]

Yes, no doubt.

well they are in luck...they found me!! Thank you for your help!

 

[Sherri1990]

well they are in luck...they found me!! Thank you for your help!

one more question....will they be ok in 23 degree weather and will they be able to protect themselves if I don't coop the,?

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

They need a coop to prevent predators. As far as the weather they should be fine.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

one more question....will they be ok in 23 degree weather and will they be able to protect themselves if I don't coop the,?

The weather is fine.
No, they will likely be eaten. They’re completely unprotected out there.

 

[Silkie Princess]

I would definitely keep them inside.. When you catch them