Pics from today

[65browneyes]

I was down taking a couple pics of my youngest hen today and took these.

Up first is Rhett (who was to be Scarlet until I realized at about 8 weeks she would crow someday! LOL). He's my gorgeous 27 week old RIR roo. He towers over everybody, and really does over my papa roo, Sparky. That's the Spark-o-man behind Rhett.

Rhett is standing right in front of the Sanctuary, which I think is about 28 inches tall in the front, so Rhett's a big boy. Oh, and he loooooooves his ladies! LOL

Next, for your viewing pleasure is Daisy. The elderly couple I got her from this summer told me she is a Partridge Rock. But, she looks more like a Buff Delaware. Is there such a thing? She's coming out of a molt right now, so she's a bit scruffy looking. I'd love to hear what all of you think about her breeding. Her legs are white, and I think her single comb shows here in the pic.

 

[Zookeeper9000]

Can't help with the girl but nice birds there.

 

[HuestisFarm]

Hansome RIR roo!!

As for the girl - I wish I could be of more help, but I'm certainly not seeing a Partridge Rock... maybe a mix, if any. But I would think of any Rock cross, she would be more apt to be a Red Rock cross.

 

[65browneyes]

Red Rock? Hmm.......first I've heard that. Now I have something else to search for!

Just don't mention this to my DH, he already thinks I spend far too much time checking out all things chicken! LOL

Seriously, though I did wonder about her being some kind of Orp cross, too.

 

[65browneyes]

Anybody else have any thoughts on Daisy?

 

[DTchickens]

body wise.. looks like she may have Cornish in her. but no telling. she may just be really fat

-Daniel

 

[FisherMOM]

Rhett is gorgeous.

My RIR rooster, Rose is about 21 weeks old. He is well on his way to be handsome like this guy! wow!

 

[herechickchick]

Daisy is not a partridge rock. She kinda looks like a New Hampshire Red, but maybe not.