Question about barred rock hen!

[learycow]

I got 4 barred rocks this spring. I was told they were from a reputable hatchery, but you just never know these days!
I've had barred rocks before, and they have all had short combs like this one

However, 1 of these has a big floppy comb! I am not sure if it is just a genetic flaw or if it means she is a different type. It doesn't really matter to me, I am just curious

Here's a picture of her

At this angle she kind of looks like a rooster, but I assure you it's a hen! I have had chickens for years now, plus I'm getting 1 egg from everyone

 

[Fred's Hens]

I've got BR hens with combs that are small and combs that are huge an floppy. It is what it is. Hatchery grade BR. They look pretty to me.

 

[speckledhen]

Nice, normal BR girls. Combs on hatchery types vary tremendously.

 

[hispoptart]

I have one who's comb is large and stands straight up and one with a large comb that flops over. I love them both. If I had known what great personalities BR's have I would have gotten 4 of them instead of the other 2 RIR. But then again my 2 RIR's are the best layers.

 

[teach1rusl]

Wow...she does have a comb on her, doesn't she???

barred rocks!! Such personalities

 

[Lothiriel]

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Absolutely!

 

[jmtcmkb]

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I agree, I have 5 chicks all 6 weeks, and my BR by far has the most/best personality!!

 

[Waytoomanyroosters]

So far I find the BR's to be most personable. My Henny Penny was a small one with a small comb and she hatched six eggs from which 5 were roosters and all had larger combs and were much larger than the hens in body size. Enjoy them BR's. They were so much fun. The loved people and being handled. People often commented that they were more like dogs than chickens. lol

 

[hdowden]

her legs look white to me

could be just the angle lol

 

[hennyannie]

I noticed this with some Reds I got a few years ago. Color and size wise they were identical, but one or two had much larger combs.