Possible White Bresse or...?

[Sp0iledFl0ck]

Rescued a small white hen a few days ago, large red single comb, blue-grey feet; lays large white eggs with slight pink tint. Very docile. Seems pretty tame, but was very dehydrated and hungry; she's being quarantined away from my flock for a couple weeks. Thought maybe it was the Canadian variety of White Bresse, but her comb is much larger than a lot of pictures I've seen of them. I initially thought it was a small rooster because of the large comb, but no spurs or pinned hackles, plus I got the first egg this morning. (I'm in Calif., btw) Will try and post a photo when I can. Never seen anything like it at my local feed stores. Ideas?

 

[Veer67]

She could also be a California blue foot which is an imitation of the Bresse breed, but pictures would help.

 

[Sp0iledFl0ck]

Yes, I will get some photos tonight. I did look up images of both the Bresse and the Calif. Blue Foot; her comb is much larger, which is why initially I thought she was a roo. Will post pix ASAP.

 

[Sp0iledFl0ck]

Now that she's cleaned up and healthy, I still am not sure what breed, probably mixed; she's small, but not a bantam. She lays enormous eggs, and is extremely sweet. I've called her Mina. Due to her size, I was a bit afraid my to top hen/bosses would hurt her, but alas, she fought back, and has earned some respect, even chest bumping the big, New Hampshire Roo. We adore her.

 

[donrae]

The small size, large comb, white egg and kinda white color all point to a leghorn mix. That's a much more likely background than something fairly exotic like a bresse, or even the blue foot.

 

[Sp0iledFl0ck]

Yeah, I was wondering .... but I thought Leghorns were big? She's used to being handled, and runs up to me, likes attention; adore her!

 

[donrae]

Nope, leghorns are little, lightweight birds. Bred to churn out large eggs on minimal feed for the egg industry. They usually only go 3-4lbs I think.

 

[Sp0iledFl0ck]

Ah, okay, thanks for the information. Well, she's safe now, and will be spoiled...like the rest.

 

[Veer67]

Nope, leghorns are little, lightweight birds. Bred to churn out large eggs on minimal feed for the egg industry. They usually only go 3-4lbs I think.

x2, I find Leghorns to be smaller than expected.

 

[Mossman11]

Bresse farms online has eggs chicks and pullets in all colors, very nice people they can help you