Need help identifying the breeds of these pretty roosters

[AsaDotJava]

That last boy is so handsome! You aren't anywhere near northern California, are you? Haha

 

[333113]

The white one with muffs, crest, vulture hocks, feathered legs may be a Sultan. Looks quite a bit like some of the original Sultans I received from Murray McMurray (supposedly straight run, all ten turned out to be roosters).

Even if he isn't a great Sultan, he could still get a first place ribbon. He will have very little competition, since Sultans are quite rare.
FYI:
https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/sultan
For photos: http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Sult/BRKSultan.html

 

[Gray Farms]

The white one with muffs, crest, vulture hocks, feathered legs may be a Sultan. Looks quite a bit like some of the original Sultans I received from Murray McMurray (supposedly straight run, all ten turned out to be roosters).

Even if he isn't a great Sultan, he could still get a first place ribbon. He will have very little competition, since Sultans are quite rare.
FYI:
https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/sultan
For photos: http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Sult/BRKSultan.html

Skin color is wrong for a Sultan.

 

[333113]

Skin color is wrong for a Sultan.

I don't see any skin color in the photo, but I do see either a single comb or a leaf comb, whereas the American Poultry Association Standard calls for a horn comb. The feet are slate, which is fine, and the skin should be white, according to the standard.
It also looks like there are some black or black-tipped feathers. For some judges, that would disqualify them, for others, it wouldn't. I know this from experience. Again, the Murray McMurray birds had some non-standard combs and some black feathers and black tips. It was fairly easy to select that out.

 

[Gray Farms]

I don't see any skin color in the photo, but I do see either a single comb or a leaf comb, whereas the American Poultry Association Standard calls for a horn comb. The feet are slate, which is fine, and the skin should be white, according to the standard.
It also looks like there are some black or black-tipped feathers. For some judges, that would disqualify them, for others, it wouldn't. I know this from experience. Again, the Murray McMurray birds had some non-standard combs and some black feathers and black tips. It was fairly easy to select that out.

Doesn't much look like a sultan to me I'd bet money that that's a silkie cross. Sultan standard actually calls for a V-comb. This one's comb looks more like a cushion or walnut.

 

[333113]

Doesn't much look like a sultan to me I'd bet money that that's a silkie cross. Sultan standard actually calls for a V-comb. This one's comb looks more like a cushion or walnut.

I have no experience with Silkies, only Sultans. I wasn't aware that Silkies had crests or vulture hocks. Or, are you saying those are from the cross breed?

 

[Gray Farms]

I have no experience with Silkies, only Sultans. I wasn't aware that Silkies had crests or vulture hocks. Or, are you saying those are from the cross breed?

Silkies are crested. I'm not seeing vulture hocks.

 

[Skippersnh]

Silkie cross

 

[roamingchickies]

Hi there, Welcome to BYC!

Those look like pot worthy cockerels to me.

They aren't roosters yet according to the size of their spurs and maturity will have heavy impact on how they treat the ladies. But if you have plenty who are acceptable... why add extra load to yourself, your land, and your flock.

I agree with others in that they don't appear to fit any breed standard that I'm aware of and selling/rehoming would not likely be a quick resolution, but I still try sometimes. Just about every boy that does go in the pot is beautiful. It takes $10 to take rooster off my table.. the cost of 1 nights meat essentially.. unless I particularly like a bird (or person, or didn't have the time/energy/skill/ freezer space to process) then they might go to a free home. Or if it's a proven temperament rooster or breeding quality breeds I work with and worked hard to get... might take more than $30... IF I even want my genetics out there.

Both of my LFS (local feed stores) will give store credit or cash IF they have the space at that time for more boys. (see following link for other abbreviations used often)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/byc-index-of-abbreviations-acronyms.63285/


I can't make out her saddle feathers, but agree pullet... in barred birds the boys get a double copy of the barring gene giving their bars more white than black. If you can make out the area, here is a good example from google images of the differences between genders... usually showing good by 12-16 weeks in most breeds...

It's always fun to play the breed/gender game. Sorry I wasn't much help. Do what you think will work best for you and if it doesn't, switch it up.

Best wishes on your chicken adventures!

Thanks so much for the informative response - the saddle feathers picture was really helpful! And thanks for the warm welcome So, your local feed stores will take cockerels if they have room? For selling as meat, or to those interested in them for breed/pets? That's so intriguing! I agree about the price to take them off the table. In this case, since it'll be one big day dedicated to it, we'll be happy to keep our chickens' meat, especially knowing they were confused happy, free-ranged, chickens.

 

[rascal66]

I would love to see a close up of the gold one in the first pic, very beautiful! I see lots of mixed, EE, silkie mix and... More mixes!