Mysterious bantams... help please!

[Dogue]

I bought these 5 from tractor supply. They are bantams, and that's all I know. I have some ideas about genders, but I'd like to hear your opinions. I have no clue about breeds.


Chicken #1: solid white. I think it's a rooster, not sure on breed.

Chicken #2: also solid white. I think it's a hen. Not sure about breed.

Chicken #3: a unique grey and white mixture. I think rooster. No clue on breed, and no clue on what the coloration is called.

Chicken #4: golden laced? Is that the name of this color? Not sure about gender or breed.

Chicken #5: or is this what a golden laced is? What is the name of this color? I think hen, but not sure about breed.

If you could help me out, I would appreciate it greatly!

 

[Sunshine0235]

1-3 look like old English game to me, not sure on colors, Im not very familiar with them. You genders are correct.

4-5 are golden sebrights. 4 is a roo. 5 is a pullet.

 

[Dogue]

"4-5 are golden sebrights"

They are both golden sebrights, even though they looks so different from each other?

 

[Sunshine0235]

Yep, the one just has better lacing than the other. Especially since they are hatchery birds, there will be some badly laced birds. Just means they are not show quality, but will still make perfect pets.

 

[Dogue]

anybody else wanna chime in? Need confirmation of those breed guesses, plus I'd like to know the names of the colors, especially the grey one.

 

[Table4Six]

#1 Red Pyle Old English Game Cockerel
#2 Red Pyle Old English Game Pullet
#3 Silver Duckwing Old English Game Cockerel
#4 Golden Laced Sebright Cockerel
#5 Golden Laced Sebright Cockerel

Hope this helps!!

 

[Table4Six]

Sorry, for #5 Imeant to say Pullet.

 

[Dogue]

thank you. So, will my white chickens turn to red/white?

 

[Table4Six]

It's looking like they might although i'm not sure, it looks like their necks are getting some reddish feathering.

 

[Rocky Rhodes]

Table4Six is spot-on with the breeds and genders, in my opinion. I don't think #1 and #2 will change much in color. #3 will probably develop a nice red head and hackles.