New Flock

[Alte Vogel]

A flock of chickens wandered into my yard - 2 roosters, 3 cockerel, and two pullets. There was the mother hen but unfortunately a predator got her. A very kind neighbor is giving me a coop and run for them. I am not new to raising chickens but haven't had any in several years so I have a few questions:

1. What kind of chickens are these? One of the roosters has a straight comb and the other seems to have what looks like a buttercup comb. They look a lot like the Gypsy chickens I n Key West, FL. I live in Alabama.

2. Anything I should know or be aware of trying to keep this flock? I plan on keeping only one cockerel and the two pullets. Then I will let "chicken math" take over.

Thank you in advance

 

[lilmillefleur]

They look like games or mixes to me.
I have never caught a flock of wandering chickens before, so I can't give you advice on that. Good luck!!!
I wish chickens could just wander into our yard like that...

 

[jvls1942]

I agree, they don't look purebred, but there seems to be some sort of game, especially in that one rooster with the red neck.
do they seem tame ?
I am guessing somebody dumped them.

enjoy your new chickens of choice and make lots of soup out of the rest.

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[JDisme]

Good for you! Good luck!

 

[jolly wattles]

The rooster looks like a light brown leghorn. Here's mine

 

[jolly wattles]

 

[jolly wattles]

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This one looks like a cream crested legbar.

 

[Alte Vogel]

I agree, they don't look purebred, but there seems to be some sort of game, especially in that one rooster with the red neck.
do they seem tame ?
I am guessing somebody dumped them.

enjoy your new chickens of choice and make lots of soup out of the rest.

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They follow me all around the yard. Looking for a hand out I guess.

 

[Alte Vogel]

This one looks like a cream crested legbar.

Both pullets look like this.

 

[jolly wattles]

Get that coop building going lol