Please tell me what breed he is..

[weesy68]

I rescued this handsome boy from a vivero or live poultry market, he was destined to be slaughtered. Live poultry market cater to mostly immigrants who prefer their meat very fresh, older hens who are considered past prime laying age end up here as 'soup' chickens. I got one young rooster, and one old hen, who now lays an egg daily I should add. There's nothing like seeing a terrified mistreated bird turn into a happy member of a free range flock who loves to dust bath and chase cats, lol.

This is when i got him and his 'wife'

They now sleep in a dog crate in my kitchen every night (due to complaining neighbors) and join my other girls after 9am every day.

 

[weesy68]

Anyone?

 

[kentuckysilkies]

Your boy looks a lot like a New Hampshire, although if he is the color is a bit dark.

 

[Uniontown Poultry]

I'll take a stab at it. By the bright red (as opposed to dark red) of his feathers & green-black tail, I'll guess he's a New Hampshire Red. I could be wrong. Even if he's a mutt, he sure is handsome... and lucky! Good for you on your rescue!

 

[mkcolls]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with his breed, just a comment on the change from rescue to now. Very impressive!! You are doing everything right. What a beautiful roo.

 

[weesy68]

I googled photos of New Hampshire Reds and there's no doubt that's what he is. Thanks for the tip! Solved that mystery. He is huge, must be at least fifteen pounds.

 

[weesy68]

Here's a not great picture of him with his main girl. Notice the bald spot on her back

 

[brahmakid11]

it is surly a new hampshire

 

[weesy68]

Now I have to update my 'personality', LOL

 

[JulieNKC]

If he was sold as a meat bird, maybe a freedom ranger?